UK Fuel Prices Surge in November to Multi-Month Highs

UK fuel prices surged in November, marking the sharpest monthly increase for both petrol and diesel since April 2024, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch. The rises, which pushed average pump prices to their highest levels in months, come at a challenging time for drivers preparing for holiday travel.

The average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol climbed 2.17 pence to 137.17 pence, the highest since mid-March 2025. Diesel saw a steeper jump of 3.84 pence per litre, reaching 146.57 pence, a level not seen since late August 2024. These figures reflect nationwide averages based on Competition and Markets Authority data from late November 2025, with wholesale prices also contributing to the upward trend.

For typical family vehicles, the increases translate to higher fill-up costs. Owners of petrol cars now face an average expense of 75.44 pounds per tank, up 1.19 pounds from the end of October. Diesel drivers pay 80.61 pounds on average, a rise of 2.11 pounds over the same period. At supermarket forecourts, where prices remain lower than the UK average, a petrol tank costs 73.69 pounds and diesel 78.69 pounds, with unleaded up 2.46 pence to 134.48 pence per litre and diesel up...