UK government launches fuel forecourt price API

Fuel Finder is a new government service that helps drivers find the cheapest fuel near them. It makes fuel prices available to third party apps and websites so motorists can compare prices easily.

Who can use this service

Anyone can use this service to integrate the Fuel Finder data into their own tools and services. This includes:

• comparison websites
• app and website developers
• professional organisations
• academics
• journalists
• individuals

If you just need fuel prices, you can find the information on participating third party apps and websites.

What you get

• current retail prices of all the petrol station by fuel type
• forecourt details (address, operator, brand)
• site amenities and opening hours
• update timestamps for each price and site

Prices are published within 30 minutes of any change.

How to access the data

You can access the data in the following ways:

1. By downloading the CSV file

Download a CSV file containing current prices and forecourt details (updated twice a day).

2. By subscribing to the CSV file via email

Subscribe to get a link to the latest CSV when it’s published.

3. By using the API

Use the public API by integrating the data into your own tools and services.

The API follows REST principles: resources have stable URLs and map to standard HTTP methods. You can read data by issuing simple GET requests to the relevant resource URL.

Access to API services requires authentication. The Fuel Finder API supports OAuth 2.0 (client credentials).

Before you start

You’ll need:

• a GOV.UK One Login
• knowledge of your target geographic areas or specific forecourt requirements
• understanding of REST API principles (APIs only)
• technical capability to integrate with JSON APIs (APIs only)

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Get help and support

Contact the Fuel Finder Team if you have any problems with the Fuel Finder service.

Published 2 February 2026