Near real-time fuel prices now showing on Google Maps

Near real-time petrol and diesel prices are now available on Google Maps across the UK, meaning drivers can see what a forecourt is charging before they pull in to fill up. The move, confirmed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, marks the first time this kind of live pricing data has been built directly into the mapping service.

For most drivers the practical effect is simple: checking the map before a journey could save a meaningful amount at the pump, particularly as prices vary noticeably between forecourts even within a short distance of each other. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive fuel in a local area can add up quickly for anyone filling a larger tank.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has been working to make fuel pricing more transparent for consumers, and integrating near real-time data into a tool that millions of people already use daily is a significant step toward that goal. Drivers no longer need to rely on memory, habit or roadside signs to know what they are likely to pay.

The change affects anyone who buys petrol or diesel in the UK. Whether someone drives occasionally for school runs or covers long distances every week for work, having current pricing visible on a familiar app removes a small but recurring uncertainty from everyday motoring. Drivers are not required to do anything to access the information; it is displayed as part of the existing Google Maps experience.