Browse all fuel tips articles.
Use our road trip fuel cost calculator UK guide to work out journey fuel cost, plan cheaper fill-ups and cut the petrol cost for your trip in minutes.
Read moreWhy is motorway services petrol so expensive? We explain the price gap and show how to find the cheapest fuel near the motorway and avoid overpaying.
Read moreLooking for the best fuel cards UK 2026? Our fuel card comparison covers business fuel cards, supermarket loyalty schemes and how to pick the right one.
Read moreRed diesel is standard diesel with a red dye and a much lower duty rate — but since 2022 most industries can't legally use it. Who still qualifies in 2026, the penalties, and what it costs.
Read moreMOT in 2026: the maximum fee is £54.85 for a car, around 1 in 3 fail first time, and most failures are avoidable — lights, tyres, wipers. Full checklist, rules and how to never miss your MOT date.
Read moreThe UK's cheapest towns for petrol right now, from live forecourt data: Banbridge tops the table at ~142p, Northern Ireland fills 10 of the top 15, and the cheapest region beats London by 6p+ a litre.
Read moreEvery UK fuel loyalty card compared for 2026: Tesco Clubcard, Nectar, Asda Rewards, Morrisons More, Shell Go+, BPme, Texaco Star and more — real pence-per-litre values, which is best, and when they're worth it.
Read morePetrol is currently about 2p a litre cheaper in England (150.8p) than Scotland (153.1p), while Northern Ireland is cheapest of all at 145.3p — real July 2026 forecourt data, plus why the gap exists.
Read moreReal July 2026 averages across 8,500+ UK forecourts: Asda petrol 147.1p, Morrisons diesel 159.8p — supermarkets beat BP and Shell by ~6p a litre. The full supermarket fuel league table.
Read moreCostco petrol is averaging ~141p a litre in July 2026 — about 10p below the UK average. Every UK Costco fuel station's live prices, typical opening hours, membership rules and whether it pays for itself.
Read moreHow tyre pressure affects fuel economy. Learn how underinflated tyres cut your mpg, the correct tyre pressure to use, and how to check it the right way.
Read moreLearn how to improve MPG with proven fuel economy tips. Simple hypermiling habits and car checks that help UK drivers save fuel and cut the cost of every tank.
Read moreWe debunk common fuel-saving myths and explain what really cuts your petrol bill. Do fuel additives work? The honest answer for UK drivers in 2026.
Read morePetrol vs diesel cheaper to run 2026? We break down pump prices, fuel economy and total running costs to help you decide if diesel is still worth it.
Read moreIs premium petrol worth it? We compare super unleaded vs regular, look at Shell V-Power and BP Ultimate, and explain E5 vs E10 for UK drivers.
Read moreHow much does it cost to fill up a tank in the UK in 2026? See the full tank cost by car and tank size, the average fuel cost, and how to pay less per fill.
Read moreWondering about the cheapest day to buy petrol in the UK? Here's the best time to fill up, why prices move, and how to spot the lowest pump price near you.
Read moreEvery UK fuel price app compared for 2026 — accuracy, coverage, price and features. Which fuel finder actually shows live prices, which are stale, and the free options worth installing first.
Read moreGo beyond the basics with these advanced hypermiling techniques. Learn how professional eco-drivers achieve 20-30% better fuel economy.
Read moreDiscover whether supermarket petrol and diesel is really different from branded fuel. We explain the standards, additives, and what matters for your car.
Read moreCompare fuel prices across UK petrol brands. Find out which supermarkets and branded stations offer the cheapest petrol and diesel on average.
Read moreUnderstand the difference between E10 and E5 petrol, which cars can use E10, and whether it affects your fuel economy. Complete guide for UK drivers.
Read morePractical tips to reduce your fuel costs, from driving habits to finding the cheapest stations near you.
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