UK weekly diesel average edges down to 199.22p per litre
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DESNZ’s 26 October observation puts petrol at 174.07p/litre and diesel at 199.22p, down 0.50p and 0.11p respectively over the week.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero released its latest weekly road-fuel figures on 27 October 2026. The observation dated 26 October records UK average retail pump prices of 174.07p per litre for unleaded petrol and 199.22p for diesel.
Compared with 19 October, petrol fell 0.50p per litre and diesel fell 0.11p. The diesel average remained below £2 per litre.
These are national retail averages including duty and VAT, not individual forecourt quotes or bulk commercial fuel prices. Actual fleet costs depend on purchasing arrangements and routes.
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- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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- 27 Oct 2026
- Published by us
- 27 Oct 2026
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