Google Maps fuel prices: how Route & Fuel fits your journey
Google Maps now shows UK petrol and diesel prices. See how Route & Fuel adds MPG, fill amount and detour fuel costs before you open directions.
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Daily UK petrol and diesel price reports, trends and practical guides. Each report keeps the date its prices were recorded.
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13 articles · Page 1 of 2What RON petrol does my car need?
Understand what RON petrol your car needs, how 95, 97, 98, 99 and 102 octane differ, how E5 and E10 fit in, and when premium petrol is worth checking.
How to save money on fuel.
Three simple ways to save money on fuel: keep your car efficient, drive smoothly and use Route & Fuel to compare cheaper petrol or diesel before filling up.
Using AA or RAC journey planners alongside a fuel-stop comparison
Plan a route with the AA or RAC, then compare current fuel prices, station facilities, extra driving and calculated savings based on your inputs.
Is RON 99 fuel worth it?
When is RON 99 petrol worth it? Compare current UK price differences, performance and remapped-car needs, plus Shell, Tesco and Esso RON 99 searches.
Can You Mix E5 and E10 Petrol? UK Guidance
Read UK guidance on mixing E5 and E10 petrol, vehicle compatibility, what happens in the tank and what to do after an accidental fill.
How to use a fuel finder app: five checks before you fill up
Use a UK fuel finder app well: choose the right fuel grade, compare prices and last-updated times, check the detour, then open directions.
Tesco Momentum 99 vs Shell V-Power, Esso and Texaco premium petrol
Compare Tesco Momentum 99 vs Shell V-Power, Esso and Texaco premium petrol using current E5 prices, octane search groups and journey cost.
How to find the cheapest fuel along your route
Find cheaper petrol and diesel on your route without wasting the saving on a detour. Compare price, extra miles, MPG and journey cost.
Journey fuel cost calculator UK: what should you include?
Learn how to calculate journey fuel cost using distance, realistic MPG, fuel price, passengers and the extra cost of a cheaper-station detour.
Motorway fuel prices: is it worth leaving the motorway to fill up?
Compare motorway fuel with nearby off-motorway petrol and diesel, then check whether the price saving is worth the extra distance and time.
How to calculate the true saving from cheaper fuel
Calculate the real saving from cheaper petrol or diesel after litres bought, detour distance, MPG and any extra time are counted.