Tax Checked 2026-08-12

Fuel duty (petrol and diesel)

52.95p per litre
pence per litre · valid 2022-03-23 → 2026-08-31

What is the Fuel duty (petrol and diesel) right now?

The current figure is 52.95p per litre (pence per litre), effective from 2022-03-23 to 2026-08-31, according to HMRC. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-12.

The 5p cut is still in force but ends via a staggered reversal September–December 2026, with inflation uprating resuming April 2027; this figure will change soon.

Cite this figure

The Fuel duty (petrol and diesel) is 52.95p per litre (pence per litre), effective 2022-03-23 to 2026-08-31. Source: HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-excise-duty-hydrocarbon-oils/excise-duty-hydrocarbon-oils-rates), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-12.

Official sourceHMRC
Valid from2022-03-23
Valid to2026-08-31
Last checked2026-08-12
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History

Previous values
57.95p from 2011-03-23 (pre-cut)

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