The FindingFuel Blog

Honest analysis of UK fuel prices using live data from the Government FuelFinder service.

26 April 2026
Is Supermarket Petrol Bad for Your Car? The Truth
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons fuel comes from the same refineries as Shell and BP. Here is what really separates branded petrol from supermarket fuel.
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26 April 2026
Why Is Fuel So Expensive on Scottish Islands?
Diesel on the Isle of Tiree is 230.4p per litre, over 43p more than a mainland supermarket. We unpack why Scottish island fuel prices are so high.
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26 April 2026
Which English Counties Have the Most Expensive Petrol?
We ranked English counties by average petrol price using live data from over 7,000 UK stations. Somerset tops the list; Staffordshire and Kent drivers get the best deal.
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26 April 2026
How Much More Do You Pay for Petrol at Motorway Services?
Motorway services charge up to 30p per litre more than supermarkets. We compared live prices and the gap costs an average driver over £300 a year.
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26 April 2026
Which Supermarket Has the Cheapest Petrol in the UK?
We pulled live prices from over 1,500 supermarket forecourts. Here is who actually wins on petrol, diesel and super unleaded.
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