Although a short-term ceasefire is in place between the US and Iran, the critical Strait of Hormuz trade route, through which 20% of global oil traded passes, remains closed by Iranian forces.
The US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the strait in an effort to end the closure and get rising fuel prices under control.
UK drivers seeking the best deal on fuel should avoid BP and Shell stations in favour of these cheaper options. On average, they are selling Unleaded at 159.9p and Diesel at 192.3p.
According to the most recent batch of updated data from PumpSaver, last updated late on Wednesday, April 22, UK drivers should fill up at these spots instead:
- Unleaded: 152.9p
- Diesel: 189.9p
Bournebridge service station
- Unleaded: 148.9p
- Diesel: 179.9p
Hinderwell service station
- Unleaded: 154.9p
- Diesel: 184.9
Woodhatch service station
- Unleaded: 153.9p
- Diesel: 185.9
The most affordable petrol from a BP service station can be found at Asda Newtown Express in Skelmersdale for 151.9p per litre. The cheapest BP diesel can be found as Cross Hands Garage in Gloucestershire for 180.9p per litre. These figures are according to prices updated over the last 24 hours.
The most affordable petrol from a Shell service station can be found at Asda Newtown Express in Skelmersdale or Calderview Service Station in Leeds for 149.9p per litre. The cheapest diesel can be found as Gem Lathom Service Station in Ormskirk for 183.9p. These figures are also according to prices updated over the last 24 hours.