February Fuel Prices Surge: How to Find the Cheapest Petrol Near You
Fuel prices have reached a six-month high in February 2025, with petrol costs hitting 139.65p per litre - the highest since September 2024. Diesel prices also increased to 146.48p per litre, matching late August levels.
Man putting fuel in car
A full tank for a family car now costs:
- Petrol: £76.81 (up £3 from October)
- Diesel: £80.56 (up £4 from October)
The price increase is attributed to oil reaching $82 per barrel in mid-January, driven by increased cold weather demand and US leadership transition concerns. However, recent oil price drops suggest fuel costs should decrease soon.
Graph: Rising UK fuel prices trend
Where to find cheaper fuel:
Supermarkets:
- Average 2.3p less per litre for unleaded
- Average 2.6p less per litre for diesel
- Some locations offering unleaded as low as 127.7p per litre
Independent stations:
- Best deals found in Shropshire (126.9p/litre petrol, 135.9p/litre diesel)
- Potential savings of £7 per tank compared to UK average
Northern Ireland:
- Lowest UK fuel prices
- Unleaded: 132.9p per litre (7p below UK average)
- Diesel: 138.9p per litre (6p below UK average)
Tips for savings:
- Compare prices between stations
- Check supermarket variations (up to 13p per litre difference)
- Use local fuel price comparison tools
- Monitor prices as they're expected to drop with falling wholesale costs
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