Fuel price varies more than most drivers realise — often 10–20% between stations a few miles apart. A little planning turns that into real savings.
Know the price spread on your route
Prices aren't random. Motorway and airport stations charge a premium; supermarket and edge-of-town stations are usually cheaper. Before a longer drive, scan the map along your route and note where recent price reports cluster low. Filling up in the cheaper band instead of the expensive one is the single biggest lever you have.
Use recent price reports, and mind the date
Refuelia shows fuel prices where drivers or verified sources have reported them, each with a timestamp. Where prices aren't yet reported, that's stated honestly rather than guessed. A price from this morning is reliable; a price from last week is a hint, not a promise. Always weight the freshest data most.
Don't chase savings past the break-even point. Driving ten minutes out of your way to save a couple of cents a litre can cost more in fuel and time than it saves. Compare, but stay on-route.
Fill up in the right places, not the desperate ones
The most expensive fill-up is the one you make when the tank is nearly empty and you have no choice. Planning ahead means you never get cornered into a premium-priced motorway stop. If you know a cheap station sits 30 km ahead and you have the range, wait for it.
Factor in more than the headline number
- Loyalty and app discounts can beat a lower shelf price elsewhere.
- Payment method sometimes changes the price — check what a station accepts.
- Fuel grade. Premium grades cost more; most cars don't need them.
Report what you paid
Price data is the hardest kind to keep fresh, because it changes daily. If you note the price when you fill up, you make the next driver's comparison accurate — and they'll do the same for you.
Ready to use it? Open the live map to find real stations and chargers near you, check their current status, and add what you see for the next driver.