New Map Reveals Cheapest UK Petrol Stations After Iran War Price Hike

British motorists continue to face elevated fuel costs compared to pre-Iran war levels, as a new interactive map highlights the most affordable locations to refuel. Despite a recent levelling off after weeks of rapid increases, drivers are still paying 24p more per litre for petrol and 46p more for diesel than before the conflict began.

Current Fuel Prices

The average price of standard unleaded petrol across the United Kingdom has stabilised at approximately 157p per litre over the past five days. This means that filling up a typical family car for a Bank Holiday getaway this weekend will cost over £86. Prices remain higher than on April 7, when former US President Donald Trump warned that a 'whole civilisation will die' if Iran refused to agree to his demands. The following day, Iran and the US announced a two-week ceasefire, which has since been extended, but UK motorists have yet to see any benefit from the halt in hostilities.

Interactive Map of Cheapest Petrol

An interactive map allows drivers to find the cheapest petrol prices in their area. The data reveals significant regional variations, with Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland offering the lowest prices.

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Cheapest Petrol Stations in the UK

145.9p - Circle K, 2 Mayfield Link, Mallusk, BT36 4AW
146.6p - Witton Road Service Station, Birmingham, B6 6PD
146.9p - Costco Wholesale, 30 Waterloo Road, Liverpool, L3 7HY
147.7p - Nicholl Auto365 Culmore Omagh, 53 Dromore Road, Omagh, BT78 5LN
147.9p - Texaco, Ballydown Filling Station, Banbridge, BT32 4JP
147.9p - Sainsbury's, 5 Sprucefield Park, Lisburn, BT27 5UQ
147.9p - Sainsbury's, Raglan Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ST
147.9p - Costco Wholesale, Barton Dock Road, Manchester, M41 7PP
147.9p - Sainsbury's, Mount Road, Braintree, CM7 1XH
147.9p - Costco Wholesale, The Broadway, Oldham, OL9 8AU

The cheapest station overall is a Circle K garage in Mallusk, near Belfast, charging 145.9p per litre. A driver filling an average 55-litre tank there would pay £94, saving up to £26 compared to the most expensive station.

Fuel Margins and Investigation

Soaring fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict are primarily driven by higher oil costs rather than increased retailer margins, according to an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The watchdog found that the difference between the price retailers pay for fuel and the price they sell it at—known as fuel margins—has been 'broadly unchanged' since the war began on February 28. However, the CMA did discover increased margins for a minority of retailers in March and committed to investigating these. It also noted that fuel margins in March were close to the average of 107p per litre seen last year, reflecting 'ongoing concern about a lack of competitive pressure'.

Diesel Prices Remain High

UK drivers are currently paying an average of 157.3p per litre for petrol, while diesel vehicle owners face an average of 189.8p per litre. The prices quoted are for standard grade petrol (E10) and standard grade diesel (B7), supplied by major retailers under a government scheme to ensure fair pricing.

Regional Variations

Motorists in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland enjoy significantly lower petrol prices than other regions. The local authorities with the cheapest average prices for unleaded are: