Southwest England sees UK's lowest petrol prices

Motorists in southwest England have access to some of the lowest petrol prices in the country, with several stations offering fuel below the national average, according to the latest data released by retailers on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4:45 a.m.

The figures, published through a government transparency scheme overseen by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, cover standard E10 petrol and B7 diesel. Nationally, drivers paid an average of 156.6 pence per litre for petrol and 189.6 pence for diesel, though some regional snapshots showed slight variations around 155 to 156 pence for petrol and 187 to 189 pence for diesel. The lowest petrol price across the UK stood at 140.9 pence per litre at a Tesco garage in Swansea, while the highest reached 184.9 pence at various BP stations in locations including Ilkeston, Carlisle, and Birtley. For diesel, prices ranged similarly, with averages indicating ongoing pressure on household budgets amid fluctuating wholesale costs.

In Devon, the Chivenor Service Station in Barnstaple offered petrol at 145.9 pence per litre, allowing drivers of an average 55-litre family car to fill up for about 103 pounds, a potential saving of 3 pounds...