Save money at the pump: the best ways to find cheap fuel

Worried about fuel prices rising? Here’s how to find the best deals at the pump near you.

With fuel costs continuing to impact your household budget, finding the cheapest petrol or diesel near you can make a real difference. You now have access to accurate, real-time fuel price information at your fingertips, making it easier for you to compare local prices and avoid overpaying at the pump.

Thanks to the UK’s Fuel Finder scheme, fuel retailers are required to report price changes within 30 minutes. This means you can check current prices before you leave home and quickly find the best deals nearby.

But Fuel Finder isn’t the only way to save money on fuel. There are several other tools and methods you can use to track down cheaper petrol and diesel. Here are some of the best options to know about.

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Use fuel price comparison apps

The easiest way to find the lowest fuel prices is through dedicated comparison apps and websites. Here are some examples for you to consider:

• PetrolPrices: This allows you to enter your postcode and instantly compare prices at thousands of fuel stations. Users can also plan routes and estimate fuel costs for journeys.
• Fuel Finder UK: This gives you live fuel pricing and allows you to filter results by fuel type, including petrol, diesel and EV charging. You can also search by specific brands or supermarket forecourts.

Additional services such as CAR OWL Fuel Finder, Fuel Map UK, Fuel Spy and MotorMouth also use live fuel data to help you identify the cheapest fuel stations in your area.

Check Google Maps and Waze

You probably already use navigation apps such as Google Maps and Waze, but did you know they can also help save money on fuel?

Search for nearby petrol stations and these apps often display current fuel prices directly on the map. This makes it easy to compare stations along your route and choose the most affordable option without making a diversion.

Fill up at supermarkets

Supermarket fuel stations frequently offer some of the lowest prices available.

Chains such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons typically sell fuel a few pence per litre cheaper than many branded or independent stations such as BP and Shell. While the difference may seem small, it can add up significantly over a year of driving.

Before filling up, compare nearby supermarket prices using a fuel comparison app to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

The RAC Fuel Watch is a great tool to give you the average costs of fuel prices across supermarkets and branded stations.

Avoid motorway services

One of the biggest fuel-saving tips is to avoid filling up at motorway services whenever possible.

Motorway fuel prices can be 20p to 30p per litre higher than stations located in nearby towns or along A-roads. If you’re going on a longer journey, take a short detour to refuel off the motorway for substantial savings.

As you can see, finding the cheapest fuel doesn’t require much effort. By using the tips above, you can reduce your fuel costs every time you fill up. A few minutes of planning could save you pounds on every tank and hundreds of pounds over the course of a year.

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