Petrol price index: 10 cheapest places to fill up in Britain

Brits are being shown the most pocket-friendly places to fill up their petrol tanks, as the price of fuel continues to fall sharply.

Fears of a global recession, triggered by the US-China trade war, have contributed to crude oil prices plunging in recent weeks. And UK motorists are reaping the benefits at the pumps, with the average national petrol prices dipping to 133.84p per litre – nearly 6p down on the cost at the start of March.*

Analysts have predicted that prices could soon plummet to 130p, the lowest levels in almost four years** – which will come as welcome news to many cash-strapped motorists.

To help drivers make even greater savings, the car insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk have compared petrol prices across every city in Great Britain, ranking the top 10 cheapest locations to fill up.

So, if you find yourself near any of these service stations, it may be financially worthwhile to stop off and take advantage of the lower forecourt prices.

Full data for every city in GB is available here.

Ian Wilson, Managing Director and car insurance expert at Tiger.co.uk said: “It is fantastic news for motorists that the price of fuel at the pumps has fallen by more than 6p in the last two months. In real terms, this means the average cost of a full tank for a 55-litre family car is £73.61 – almost £3 less than at the start of March.

“This will take some of the pressure off Brits who have been squeezed by the rising cost of motoring, as well as soaring energy and grocery bills. Any opportunity to save money can make a big difference, and so the team at Tiger.co.uk have compiled this useful list of the most cost-effective cities to refuel your vehicle.

“It is important to remember that while motorway service stations may be more convenient when it comes to refuelling, you could be paying a significant mark-up compared to using supermarket or independent forecourts. That is why it pays to plan ahead and find out which locations offer the best value for money at the pumps.

“To help save even more money on fuel, there are several small and simple tweaks you can make to your driving habits. These include driving smoothly, so avoiding excessive acceleration and sudden braking – using cruise control if you have it is a great way to help maintain a constant speed.

“While it may be tempting to leave the air conditioning running in the warmer weather, it could increase your fuel consumption by as much as 10%, so it is best to use this sparingly.***

“Also, making sure your tyres are fully inflated will help improve fuel efficiency, as will reducing the weight your vehicle is carrying and ensuring it is serviced regularly.”

Tiger.co.uk compares prices from over 110 car insurance providers and could save drivers up to £515 on their car insurance.