UK fuel prices this week: week 44 report
26 October–1 November 2026 · Published 1 November 2026
In week 44 (26 October–1 November 2026) Unleaded (E10) cost £1.721 a litre on average across the UK and fell by 1.2p a litre. Diesel cost £1.985 a litre on average across the UK and fell by 0.2p a litre. Diesel was 26.4p dearer than Unleaded (E10).
Over the week prices eased: Unleaded (E10) averaged £1.728 on 26 October and £1.715 on 1 November.
Daily average
Oil price and pump prices
A barrel of Brent crude cost $114.63 on average this week – 2.0% more than in the previous week. Pump prices have not followed the rise so far. Crude oil is traded in dollars, so the pound–dollar exchange rate, fuel duty, VAT and demand all feed into the price you pay at the pump.
Cheapest day of the week
The cheapest day for Unleaded (E10) was Sunday (1 November) at £1.715 on average, and the dearest was Monday (26 October) at £1.728. Day-to-day moves are small compared with the gap between stations, so it pays to compare local prices before you fill up.
Cheapest and most expensive towns
Of 401 towns with enough data, Unleaded (E10) was cheapest this week in Coleraine (£1.627), followed by Dungannon and Dromore. It was dearest in Hungerford (£1.876). The gap was 25.0p a litre – about £12.49 on a 50-litre fill-up.
| Cheapest | E10 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | £1.627 | £1.917 |
| Dungannon | £1.628 | £1.915 |
| Dromore | £1.630 | £1.912 |
| Ballynahinch | £1.633 | £1.896 |
| Armagh | £1.639 | £1.925 |
| Most expensive | E10 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Hungerford | £1.876 | £2.101 |
| Shotts | £1.846 | – |
| Westerham | £1.844 | – |
| Brighouse | £1.843 | £2.092 |
| Knutsford | £1.840 | £2.095 |
Brands compared
Among brands with at least 20 stations, Go had the cheapest Unleaded (E10): £1.637 on average, 8.4p below the UK average. Welcome Break was the dearest at £1.985. Location matters more than the logo on the sign: motorway services are dearer for every brand.
Biggest changes since the previous week
Unleaded (E10) fell most in Omagh (2.7p down to £1.647), the biggest rise was in Taunton (+1.2p).
Tip: how to pay less at the pump
Compare prices around you before you fill up: stations in the same town often differ by 5p a litre or more. The cheapest petrol stations in the UK and the map with every price are updated through the day. Supermarket forecourts are usually cheaper than motorway services, and a few minutes’ detour is worth it only if the saving beats the fuel you burn getting there.
FAQ
How much does diesel cost this week?
Diesel cost £1.985 a litre on average across the UK in week 44.
How much does Unleaded (E10) cost this week?
Unleaded (E10) cost £1.721 a litre on average across the UK.
Where is fuel cheapest?
Among towns with enough data, Unleaded (E10) was cheapest this week in Coleraine (£1.627).