Route & Fuel FAQs
Quick answers about the app, fuel price pages, route decisions, vehicles and account support.
Is Route & Fuel just another fuel finder?
Route & Fuel compares nearby prices and fuel stops along your route on both the website and app. The app adds saved vehicle settings, journey and fill-up records, alerts within your plan allowance and cached information for offline access.
Can I search for fuel prices by postcode?
Yes. Search a full postcode, town or area on the website, or allow current-location access. The search explains whether a result is an exact postcode match or a broader area. You can also compare stations along a route.
Why does cheapest station price not always mean cheapest stop?
A cheaper station can cost more if it requires a long detour. Route & Fuel is designed to account for distance, your MPG and journey details.
How often are fuel pages refreshed?
Scheduled price checks run every five minutes. Each fuel grade keeps its own reported price-change time; a new check does not make an old price new. Website summaries show their snapshot date separately from an article review date.
Is Route & Fuel available on iOS and Android?
Yes. Route & Fuel is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android.
What if I cannot share my location?
Enter a full postcode or town instead. You can enable location permission later in your browser or phone settings.
Why is a fuel price missing?
A missing price means no eligible price is available for that grade. It does not prove the station never sells it. Choose another station with a recent price for the same compatible fuel.
What works offline in the app?
Previously loaded station information and saved journeys remain accessible, with their original price times. Fresh prices, new route calculations and live traffic checks need an internet connection.
How does Smart Savings calculate the detour?
Road estimates compare driving routes where available. Fast estimates are labelled separately. The estimate combines extra distance, vehicle MPG and fill amount; live traffic adds traffic-aware times within your plan allowance.
Can Route & Fuel use how much fuel I have left?
Yes. In the app you can set an estimated current fuel level so Route & Fuel can filter stops that are estimated reachable using your tank size, reserve fuel and estimated MPG.