Is the UK fuel prices API free?

Yes, our fuel prices API is completely free to use. No API key, signup, or credit card required. We provide this as a service to the motoring industry and developer community.

How often is the fuel price data updated?

Our fuel price data is updated every 30 minutes from the Fuel Finder API and CMA retailer feeds, ensuring comprehensive coverage and current prices across the UK.

Do I need an API key to access the fuel prices API?

No, you don't need an API key. Simply make HTTP requests to our API endpoints and start receiving fuel price data immediately.

Can I use the fuel prices API for commercial projects?

Yes, you can use our API for both personal and commercial projects. We just ask that you include attribution linking back to checkfuelprices.co.uk when displaying fuel prices.

How many fuel stations does the API cover?

Our API covers over 4,000 fuel stations across the UK, including major brands like Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Shell, BP, and independent retailers.

Free UK Fuel Prices API

Access real-time petrol and diesel prices across 4,000+ UK fuel stations. Free API, embeddable widgets, and OG images for developers and businesses.

100% Free

No API Key

30min Updates

4,000+ Stations

Built for the motoring industry. Whether you're building a fleet management app, a car dealership website, or a motoring blog – our API is here to help.

Why We Offer a Free Fuel Prices API

We believe fuel price data should be accessible to everyone. Our API is completely free for developers, startups, and businesses across the motoring industry. No hidden costs. No API keys. No signup required.

Our data comes from the Fuel Finder API and CMA retailer feeds to ensure comprehensive coverage across the UK. Operating since 2025, we're committed to making fuel price data freely available to help build better tools for UK motorists.

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Choose Your Integration

Whether you're adding a simple widget or building a custom app, we have a solution for every skill level.

Easy

Embed Widget

Copy and paste a single line of code to add a fully functional fuel price finder to your website. No coding required.

5 minutes to implement
Responsive design
Light/dark themes
Customisable options

Best for: Blogs, dealerships, small business sites View Docs

Intermediate

OG Images

Generate dynamic social sharing images with live fuel prices. Perfect for Twitter, Facebook, and link previews.

Dynamic image generation
Station & area images
Auto-updated prices
1200x630px optimised

Best for: Social media, SEO, content sites View Docs

Coming Soon

REST API

Full programmatic access to fuel price data. Build custom integrations, mobile apps, or data pipelines.

JSON responses
Geolocation queries
Filter by fuel type
CORS enabled

Best for: Apps, fleet systems, data analysis Coming Soon

Embed Widget

Add a live fuel price finder to your website

Embed our fuel price widget on your website to help your visitors find cheap petrol and diesel nearby. The widget is fully responsive and supports light, dark, and auto themes.

Widget Configurator

Use our interactive configurator to customise your widget, preview it live, and generate the embed code automatically.

Open Configurator

Quick Start

Copy and paste this code into your HTML:

<iframe
    src="https://checkfuelprices.co.uk/widget/embed?postcode=SW1A1AA"
    width="100%"
    height="600"
    frameborder="0"
    style="border-radius: 12px; max-width: 500px;"
></iframe>

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
`postcode`	string optional	Pre-fill with a UK postcode or city/town name (e.g., `SW1A1AA`, `manchester`, `bradford`)
`coords`	string optional	Lat,lng coordinates (e.g., 51.5074,-0.1278)
`fuel`	string optional	Default fuel type: `E10`, `E5`, `B7`, `SDV`
`radius`	integer optional	Search radius in miles (1-50). Default: 5
`limit`	integer optional	Number of results (1-20). Default: 10
`sort`	string optional	Sort by: `distance`, `price_low`, `price_high`
`theme`	string optional	Widget theme: `light`, `dark`, `auto`
`brand`	string optional	Filter by brand name (e.g., Tesco, Shell)
`search`	boolean optional	Show search box: `true` or `false`
`filters`	boolean optional	Show filter controls: `true` or `false`
`searchFirst`	boolean optional	Show search prompt instead of loading results: `true` or `false`

Examples

Dark theme, sorted by price:

/widget/embed?postcode=M11AE&theme=dark&sort=price_low

Diesel only, 10 mile radius:

/widget/embed?postcode=B11AA&fuel=B7&radius=10

Minimal widget (no search/filters):

/widget/embed?coords=51.5074,-0.1278&search=false&filters=false

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OG Images

Dynamic Open Graph images for social sharing

Generate dynamic Open Graph images for social media sharing. Perfect for Twitter cards, Facebook previews, and link unfurling in messaging apps.

Station OG Image

Generate an image for a specific fuel station showing current prices.

GET /img/og-image/{station-slug}.png

Example: /img/og-image/tesco-extra-high-street-london-sw1a-1aa.png

Postcode Area Summary

Generate an image showing fuel price averages for a postcode area.

GET /img/og-postcode/{area}.png

Parameter	Type	Description
`area`	string required	Postcode area code (e.g., SW, NW, M, B)

Example: /img/og-postcode/SW.png - Shows fuel averages for South West London

Top 5 Cheapest by Fuel Type

Generate an image showing the cheapest stations for a specific fuel type in an area.

GET /img/og-postcode/{fuelType}/{area}.png

Parameter	Type	Description
`fuelType`	string required	Fuel type: `E10`, `E5`, `B7`, `SDV`
`area`	string required	Postcode or postcode area (e.g., SW3, NW1, M1)

Examples:

/img/og-postcode/e10/SW3.png - Cheapest petrol in SW3
/img/og-postcode/b7/NW1.png - Cheapest diesel in NW1
/img/og-postcode/e5/M.png - Cheapest super unleaded in Manchester area

Search by Location

Generate an image showing the top 5 cheapest stations near any UK postcode or city/town. Uses geocoding to resolve the location and finds stations within a 3-mile radius.

GET /img/og-search/{fuelType}/{query}.png

Parameter	Type	Description
`fuelType`	string required	Fuel type: `E10`, `E5`, `B7`, `SDV`
`query`	string required	A UK postcode (e.g., `UB3 4DQ`, `SW1A`) or a city/town name (e.g., `bradford`, `manchester`)

Examples:

/img/og-search/e10/bradford.png - Cheapest petrol near Bradford
/img/og-search/b7/manchester.png - Cheapest diesel near Manchester
/img/og-search/e10/UB3.png - Cheapest petrol near UB3
/img/og-search/e5/SW1A 2DR.png - Cheapest super unleaded near Westminster

How it works

The search endpoint geocodes the query using postcodes.io (for postcodes) or OpenStreetMap Nominatim (for city/town names), then finds the cheapest stations within a 3-mile radius. Each station row includes the distance from the searched location. Returns 404 if no stations are found nearby.

Image Specifications

Dimensions: 1200 x 630 pixels
Format: PNG
Cache: 24 hours

API Reference

RESTful API for fuel price data

Coming Soon

We're building a full REST API with JSON endpoints for fuel price data, geolocation queries, and more. Want to be notified when it launches?

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Terms of Use

Guidelines for using our free API and developer tools

Free Service Disclaimer

This API is provided free of charge as a service to the motoring industry and developer community. As a free service, we do not offer any guarantees regarding uptime, availability, or response times. We reserve the right to modify, rate-limit, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. For mission-critical applications, we recommend implementing appropriate caching and fallback mechanisms.

Allowed

Embed the widget on your website
Use OG images for social sharing
Display fuel prices with attribution
Personal and commercial use
Cache API responses (recommended: 30 minutes)
Build apps for fleet management, dealerships, etc.

Not Allowed

Remove or hide attribution
Excessive API requests (rate limiting applies)
Reselling raw data as a competing API service
Misrepresenting data source or accuracy
Scraping HTML pages instead of using the API
Using data to mislead consumers

Attribution Required

When displaying fuel prices, please include "Prices from checkfuelprices.co.uk" or a visible link back to our site. This helps us continue providing this free service.

Questions?

For questions about commercial use, partnership opportunities, or if you need higher rate limits, contact our team.

Who Uses Our API?

Built for the motoring industry

Fleet Management

Help drivers find the cheapest fuel on their routes and track fleet fuel costs.

Car Dealerships

Add value to your website with local fuel prices for customers.

Motoring Blogs

Embed live fuel prices to enhance your content and help readers.

Mobile Apps

Build fuel finder features into your iOS or Android applications.

Route Planners

Show fuel stops along routes with live pricing information.

Data Analysis

Research fuel price trends and regional variations across the UK.

Ready to Get Started?

Start integrating UK fuel prices into your application today. No signup required – just make your first API call.

# Try it now - find stations near central London
curl "https://checkfuelprices.co.uk/api/widget/stations?lat=51.5074&lng=-0.1278&fuel=E10"

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