Question 1

How often are fuel prices updated?

Accepted Answer

Fuel prices on FuelTankPal are updated every 30 minutes using official data from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Under The Motor Fuel Price Regulations 2025, all UK fuel retailers with 250 or more employees must report their pump prices within 30 minutes of any change.

Question 2

Where does FuelTankPal get its data?

Accepted Answer

All fuel price data is sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme, administered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). FuelTankPal is not affiliated with HM Government or the CMA.

Question 3

What fuel types does FuelTankPal track?

Accepted Answer

We track E5 (super unleaded), E10 (standard unleaded), B7 (diesel), and SDV (super diesel) at all participating forecourts across the UK.

Question 4

How do I find the cheapest fuel near me?

Accepted Answer

Enter your postcode or tap the Locate button on the homepage. FuelTankPal will show every station within your chosen radius sorted by price, with the cheapest option at the top. You can filter by fuel type and adjust your search radius.

Question 5

Is FuelTankPal free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. No registration is required to search and compare fuel prices. Create a free account to save favourite stations and receive price alerts.

Question 6

Are supermarket fuel prices cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes. Supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons typically offer fuel 3-8p per litre cheaper than branded stations like Shell and BP. FuelTankPal shows all prices so you can compare instantly.

Question 7

How accurate are the prices?

Accepted Answer

Very accurate. All prices come from mandatory government reporting under The Motor Fuel Price Regulations 2025. Retailers must submit pump prices within 30 minutes of any change. FuelTankPal syncs with the government API every 30 minutes.

Question 8

Is FuelTankPal connected to HM Government?

Accepted Answer

No. FuelTankPal is a completely independent service. We use the publicly available UK Government Fuel Finder API to source price data, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to HM Government or any government department.

Question 9

Why do prices sometimes differ from what I see at the pump?

Accepted Answer

Prices are reported by fuel retailers and may occasionally differ from actual pump prices due to reporting delays. Under the regulations, retailers must update prices within 30 minutes of any change, but brief discrepancies can occur. Always check the pump price before filling up.

Question 10

How fresh is the price data?

Accepted Answer

Every station listing shows when its price was last updated, so you can see at a glance how recent the figure is. Prices that haven't been refreshed recently are flagged so you know to double-check at the pump.