Motorists can now compare near-real-time petrol and diesel prices on Google Maps, following the integration of data from the Government’s Fuel Finder scheme.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and HM Treasury announced the development on Thursday 8 October.
Drivers can search for a nearby forecourt in Google Maps to see fuel prices and compare local options. The Government says Fuel Finder now reflects around 99% of all fuel sold on UK roads.
Government estimates £40 annual saving
Ministers estimate that comparing prices could save a household with a car an average of around £40 a year. That is a projected saving, rather than a guaranteed reduction for every driver.
Energy Consumers Minister Polly Billington welcomed the integration as a way to make finding cheaper fuel easier. Chancellor John Healey said it would help households facing higher costs amid the Middle East conflict.
Existing scheme reaches Google Maps
The announcement expands access to Fuel Finder rather than creating a new price-reporting scheme. Its data already appears on services including Waze, PetrolPrices and RAC Fuel Watch.
Stations must report changes within 30 minutes
Official guidance states that, since 2 February 2026, petrol stations must submit price changes within 30 minutes.
The reporting requirement applies to businesses selling petrol or diesel to the public, including independent stations, chains, franchises and automated forecourts.
The Competition and Markets Authority can investigate non-compliance and take enforcement action under the scheme.
Fuel Finder followed recommendations from the CMA’s road fuel market study to improve price transparency and address weakening competition.
Near-real-time prices
The prices are described as near-real-time, reflecting the reporting window rather than an instantaneous feed from every pump.
The Fuel Finder service brings together retail prices and forecourt information for use by third-party apps and websites. Its data includes prices by fuel type and timestamps for updates.
Drivers who find a mismatch between published information and prices at a forecourt can report the discrepancy through the Government’s Fuel Finder service.