Motorway Fuel Premium Tracker
Motorway service stations consistently charge significantly more than off-motorway forecourts. This page tracks the live premium across all fuel types using official government data.
Current Motorway Premium
Biodiesel
Motorway avg
169.6p
3 stations
Premium
+-7.9p
Non-motorway avg
177.5p
68 stations
Premium Diesel
Motorway avg
214.9p
143 stations
Premium
+18.9p
Non-motorway avg
196.0p
4,049 stations
Diesel
Motorway avg
196.4p
166 stations
Premium
+19.7p
Non-motorway avg
176.7p
7,797 stations
Unleaded
Motorway avg
176.8p
166 stations
Premium
+18.5p
Non-motorway avg
158.3p
7,715 stations
Super Unleaded
Motorway avg
194.4p
157 stations
Premium
+18.3p
Non-motorway avg
176.1p
6,108 stations
HVO
Motorway avg
224.7p
4 stations
Premium
+32.1p
Non-motorway avg
192.6p
83 stations
Breakdown by Fuel Type
| Fuel Type | Motorway | Non-Motorway | Premium | % Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiesel | 169.6p | 177.5p | +-7.9p | +-4.5% |
| Premium Diesel | 214.9p | 196.0p | +18.9p | +9.6% |
| Diesel | 196.4p | 176.7p | +19.7p | +11.1% |
| Unleaded | 176.8p | 158.3p | +18.5p | +11.7% |
| Super Unleaded | 194.4p | 176.1p | +18.3p | +10.4% |
| HVO | 224.7p | 192.6p | +32.1p | +16.7% |
Why are motorway fuel prices higher?
Motorway service stations typically charge a significant premium over off-motorway forecourts. This is due to higher operating costs (land rent to Highways England, 24/7 staffing requirements) and the captive audience of drivers who need fuel but cannot easily leave the motorway.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has previously investigated motorway fuel pricing. While the premium is legal, drivers can often save significantly by planning fuel stops at off-motorway stations near junctions.
Avoid the motorway premium
Fuelsy shows you the cheapest stations near motorway junctions — so you can fill up for less without going far off-route.