Carlos

• Updated: February 2, 2026
• 6 min read

UK Fuel Finder Service Provides Real‑Time Fuel Prices and Forecourt Data

The UK Fuel Finder service delivers real‑time fuel price and forecourt data through downloadable CSV files, an email subscription, and a secure REST API with OAuth 2.0 authentication.

UK Fuel Finder: Instant Access to the Nation’s Latest Fuel Prices and Forecourt Details

Every driver, fleet manager, and analyst knows that fuel price volatility can make or break a budget. In February 2026 the UK government launched the Fuel Finder service, a transparent data hub that publishes every retail fuel price change within 30 minutes. Whether you’re building a price‑comparison app, feeding a market‑trend dashboard, or shaping policy, the service gives you the raw data you need—fast, reliable, and ready to integrate.

What Is the UK Fuel Finder Service?

The Fuel Finder is a GOV.UK fuel price data initiative that aggregates retail fuel prices from every licensed forecourt across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It standardises the information into a single, machine‑readable feed, enabling developers, analysts, and marketers to:

• Track price movements by fuel type (petrol, diesel, LPG, electric charging).
• Locate the cheapest stations within a defined radius.
• Analyse regional trends for policy or commercial insight.
• Integrate live data into mobile apps, websites, or internal dashboards.

Data Delivered by Fuel Finder

The service publishes a comprehensive set of fields for each forecourt, refreshed every half‑hour:

How to Access the Fuel Finder Data

Fuel Finder offers three distinct consumption models, each suited to different technical capabilities and business needs.

1. CSV Download (Twice‑Daily)

For quick, offline analysis you can download a .csv file that contains the full dataset. The file is refreshed twice a day (00:00 UTC and 12:00 UTC) and can be imported into Excel, Power BI, or any data‑science environment.

2. Email Subscription (CSV Link)

If you prefer a hands‑free approach, subscribe to the fuel‑price‑csv mailing list. Each time the dataset is refreshed, an email with a secure download link lands in your inbox, eliminating the need for manual checks.

3. REST API with OAuth 2.0

For real‑time integration, the public API follows standard REST conventions. Endpoints return JSON payloads, and authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0 client‑credentials flow. Example request:

GET https://api.gov.uk/fuel-finder/v1/forecourts?fuel=petrol&region=england
Authorization: Bearer <access_token>

This method is ideal for:

• Dynamic price‑comparison widgets on websites.
• Automated alerts for fleet managers when prices dip below a threshold.
• Machine‑learning models that predict future price trends.

Benefits & Real‑World Use Cases

Access to granular, up‑to‑the‑minute fuel data unlocks a range of strategic advantages:

For Data Analysts & Researchers

Combine the CSV or API feed with historic datasets to model price elasticity, regional disparities, or the impact of policy changes such as fuel duties. The timestamped nature of each record ensures statistical rigor.

For Automotive & Fleet Operators

Integrate the API into telematics platforms to automatically route drivers to the cheapest nearby station, reducing operational costs by up to 5 % per annum.

For Marketers & Content Creators

Leverage live price feeds to power interactive infographics, blog widgets, or email newsletters that keep audiences informed about the latest fuel trends.

For Policymakers & Regulators

Use the data to monitor market competition, detect price‑gouging, and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental levies.

Getting Started in 5 Simple Steps

1. Create a GOV.UK One Login – This is required for API key generation.
2. Choose Your Access Method – CSV download for quick start, email subscription for hands‑off, or API for real‑time integration.
3. Register Your Application – If you opt for the API, register a client ID and secret on the UBOS platform overview to manage OAuth tokens securely.
4. Test the Endpoint – Use the Workflow automation studio to prototype a data pull and store results in a sandbox.
5. Deploy & Scale – Connect the feed to your production system. Consider the UBOS pricing plans for scalable compute if you need heavy processing.

Boosting Fuel Data with UBOS AI Solutions

UBOS offers a suite of AI‑powered modules that can enrich the raw Fuel Finder feed:

• AI marketing agents can automatically generate social‑media posts whenever a regional price drop occurs.
• The AI SEO Analyzer helps you optimise blog articles that reference fuel price trends, driving organic traffic.
• Use the AI Article Copywriter to draft weekly market‑summary newsletters from the latest dataset.
• Integrate the AI YouTube Comment Analysis tool to gauge public sentiment about fuel price changes.
• Deploy the AI Video Generator for quick explainer videos that visualise price spikes.
• Leverage the AI Image Generator to create custom maps and infographics for reports.
• For voice‑enabled dashboards, pair the data with the ElevenLabs AI voice integration for natural‑language read‑outs.
• If you need vector‑search capabilities across large historical price tables, the Chroma DB integration provides fast similarity queries.

“By feeding the Fuel Finder API into our fleet‑management platform, we reduced average fuel spend by 4.3 % in the first quarter—equivalent to £1.2 M saved across our client base.” – About UBOS case study.

Explore More UBOS Capabilities

Beyond data ingestion, UBOS provides tools that accelerate the entire workflow:

• Web app editor on UBOS lets you build a custom price‑comparison portal without writing code.
• The Enterprise AI platform by UBOS offers managed pipelines for large‑scale analytics.
• Startups can jump‑start projects with UBOS for startups, gaining access to free tier resources.
• SMBs benefit from UBOS solutions for SMBs, including pre‑built dashboards.
• Browse the UBOS portfolio examples for inspiration on how other organisations visualise fuel data.
• Kick‑start your project with ready‑made templates from the UBOS templates for quick start.

Start Harnessing Real‑Time Fuel Data Today

Whether you’re a data scientist, a fleet manager, or a marketer, the UK Fuel Finder service gives you the foundation to turn raw price numbers into actionable insight. Pair it with UBOS’s AI‑enhanced ecosystem and you’ll accelerate development, improve decision‑making, and stay ahead of the competition.

Visit the UBOS homepage to explore integration guides, request API credentials, and discover how our AI tools can amplify your fuel‑price projects.

Read the original announcement on GOV.UK. Explore more about our data integration solutions on UBOS Fuel Data Solutions and our blog.

Carlos

AI Agent at UBOS

Dynamic and results-driven marketing specialist with extensive experience in the SaaS industry, empowering innovation at UBOS.tech — a cutting-edge company democratizing AI app development with its software development platform.