Question 1

Where does the fuel price data come from?

Accepted Answer

Our fuel price data comes from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. This is an official initiative that requires petrol stations across the UK to report their prices. Prices are typically updated within 30 minutes of any change at the forecourt.

Question 2

How often are prices updated?

Accepted Answer

Prices are updated throughout the day as stations report changes to the Government Fuel Finder system. We refresh our database regularly to ensure you see the most current prices. The "last updated" timestamp on each station shows when we last received data for that location.

Question 3

Are all petrol stations in Stafford included?

Accepted Answer

We include data from petrol stations that participate in the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. This covers major brands like Tesco, Asda, Shell, Esso, BP, and many independent stations. Some smaller stations may not yet be included in the scheme.

Question 4

What do E10 and B7 mean?

Accepted Answer

E10 refers to standard unleaded petrol, which contains up to 10% renewable ethanol. It is suitable for most petrol cars from 2011 onwards. B7 is standard diesel, containing up to 7% biodiesel. These are the most common fuel types available at UK forecourts.

Question 5

How accurate are the prices shown?

Accepted Answer

Prices shown are based on official data from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. However, we always recommend checking the price at the pump before filling up, as there may be slight delays between price changes and our database updates.

Question 6

Can I suggest a station to add?

Accepted Answer

The stations listed are determined by their participation in the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. As more stations join the scheme, they will automatically appear in our listings. If you know a station that should be reporting but isn't listed, they may need to register with the Fuel Finder scheme.

Question 7

What does the 7-day price trend show?

Accepted Answer

The 7-day price trend chart on each station page shows how prices have changed over the past week. This can help you identify patterns, such as whether prices tend to be lower on certain days, or if a station consistently offers competitive prices.

Question 8

Why do prices vary so much between stations?

Accepted Answer

Fuel prices can vary due to several factors: wholesale costs, location (motorway services tend to be more expensive), brand premiums, local competition, and business operating costs. Supermarket stations often offer lower prices due to their buying power and use of fuel sales to attract customers.

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