Interactive map shows London's cheapest and most expensive petrol prices as unleaded soars by 10p

"Fuel prices across the UK are up by 7% since November 2023, according to new figures from the RAC, marking a rise from 132.8p per litre to 141.74p per litre. Global oil supply chains have struggled amidst the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a waterway in the Persian Gulf where more than a fifth of the world's oil passes through."

"In the capital, the Chelsea Cloisters Gulf garage is selling unleaded petrol for 253.9p per litre, while diesel is 264.9p. This is significantly higher than UK fuel prices, which are roughly 141.74p for unleaded petrol and 161.20p for diesel. The garage does not display its prices outside the garage, only at the pump."

"In figures released by the RAC, Asda was seen to have the cheapest petrol of all the UK supermarkets at 137.8p. Tesco followed at 138.6p, Sainsbury's at 139p, and Morrisons in last place at 139.1p. In data analysed by The Standard, American wholesaler Costco has two locations amongst some of the capital's cheapest petrol retailers."

Fuel prices across the UK have increased by 7% since November 2023, rising from 132.8p to 141.74p per litre, driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which over one-fifth of global oil passes. London experiences significant price disparities, with Chelsea Cloisters Gulf garage charging 253.9p per litre for unleaded petrol—substantially above the UK average—while other locations like Ruislip offer unleaded at 121p. Supermarket chains show more consistent pricing, with Asda offering the cheapest fuel at 137.8p per litre. Eastern London petrol stations generally offer better prices than western and central areas. Further fuel increases are anticipated as the strait remains closed.

Read at www.standard.co.uk