Hundreds of petrol stations are facing scrutiny after failing to provide accurate, up-to-date fuel prices through the Government’s Fuel Finder scheme, making it harder for drivers to find the cheapest places to fill up. An investigation by the Press Association found that around 570 forecourts had not provided any petrol price information, despite fuel price reporting becoming a legal requirement more than five months ago. The investigation also found that 1,751 stations had not submitted a petrol price change for more than a week, including 96 sites that had not updated their prices for at least a month.
PetrolPrices doesn’t rely solely on Fuel Finder data
Helping drivers find cheaper fuel with a wider view of prices at the pump.
While the Government’s Fuel Finder scheme is designed to improve transparency for drivers, it is only one source of fuel price information.
At PetrolPrices, we don’t rely exclusively on Fuel Finder data. We combine multiple sources of information to give motorists a more complete picture of fuel prices across the UK.
By looking beyond a single source, we help drivers compare prices and make informed choices about where to fill up.
Fuel prices can change quickly, which is why accurate and up-to-date information is essential for motorists trying to save money. PetrolPrices continues to invest in collecting and verifying fuel price data rather than depending on one system alone.
Our goal remains simple: helping drivers find the best fuel prices and avoid paying more than they need to.
Why does this matter for drivers?
Fuel Finder was introduced to improve transparency at the pumps, allowing motorists to compare local petrol and diesel prices before choosing where to refuel.
The Government said the scheme could help drivers save money by encouraging more competition between fuel retailers. However, if stations fail to provide accurate pricing information, drivers may not be seeing the full picture when searching for cheaper fuel.
For motorists already facing pressure from rising household costs, missing or outdated fuel prices could mean paying more than necessary when filling up.
What has Rachel Reeves said?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said businesses failing to provide fuel price updates were letting customers down.
She confirmed that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had issued hundreds of warning letters to companies not complying with the rules and could take further action, including issuing fines, if businesses continue to fail to report prices.
How can drivers find cheaper fuel?
While Fuel Finder aims to make fuel price comparisons easier, drivers can continue using services such as ours to compare local petrol and diesel prices and check where they could save money before making a journey.
With fuel prices varying significantly between nearby stations, checking prices before filling up remains one of the easiest ways for motorists to reduce their spending.