Diesel and Petrol Prices
 Introduction Purchasing a car might be the single most expensive part of driving, however, the costs associated with putting petrol or diesel into your vehicle comes a close second. Although petrol is generally the more common fuel for UK vehicles, there are alternatives, such as diesel and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). Diesel is usually the most expensive fuel, followed by petrol and then LPG. The recent hike in diesel and petrol prices is due to the increase in crude oil in the Middle East. Further increases to petrol prices are expected, much to the dismay of drivers and commercial hauliers. Typical Fuel PricesFuel prices tend to change on a daily basis, however, the following are typical fuel rates: Unleaded: £1.15 per litre Diesel: £1.25 per litre LPG: £0.55 per litre Annual Fuel CostsEven though diesel and petrol prices tend to fluctuate on a daily basis, the following analysis highlights typical annual fuel costs for the average driver, doing about 12,000 miles per year:
Note that there are 4.5 litres in a UK gallon. The above analysis is based on unleaded petrol at £5.17 per gallon (£1.15 per litre); and diesel at £5.63 per gallon (£1.25 per litre). Also note that diesel vehicles tend to be more fuel efficient than petrol vehicles. This has been considered in the above analysis. The miles per gallon values apply to a typical Renault Megane Hatchback; 1.6L. Simply speaking, new drivers should budget for an annual fuel expenditure of about £1,075 - £1,516.00. This equates to about £20.00 - £29.00 per week depending on whether you drive a diesel or petrol vehicle. Petrol PricesThere are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of garages throughout the UK, all with different petrol prices. In order to keep an eye on the cheapest petrol prices in your area, click on Petrol Prices. This site provides upto date information on fuel costs throughout the UK. Just type in your postcode to find the cheapest prices in your area.
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