Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of March 3, 2026 Petrol (E10) 138.5p 2.4% (+3.2p) 7d avg: 137.2p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 156.5p 1.8% (+2.8p) 7d avg: 155.2p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 154.3p 5.5% (+8p) 7d avg: 150.7p Hold off if you can | Super Diesel (SDV) 174.7p 4.4% (+7.4p) 7d avg: 170.8p Hold off if you can |

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Petrol in Diesel

How far can you drive with petrol in a diesel car?

You should not drive any distance at all with petrol in a diesel car. Even driving a few hundred metres can circulate th...

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Diesel in Petrol

What happens if you put diesel in a petrol car?

Putting diesel in a petrol car is less common than the reverse, but it can still cause serious damage if you start the e...

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Petrol in Diesel

What happens if you put petrol in a diesel car?

Putting petrol in a diesel car is a serious misfuelling mistake that can cause significant engine damage. Petrol acts as...

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