From 2 February 2026, the UK Government launched the Fuel Finder service, a nationwide open-data fuel price scheme designed to bring transparency to the forecourt and help motorists see where the cheapest petrol and diesel really is.

What is Fuel Finder?

Fuel Finder is a government-managed open data initiative that collects live retail fuel prices and forecourt information from stations across the UK. All petrol and diesel retailers are now required to report fuel prices within 30 minutes of any change, meaning prices supplied to apps and websites are much more accurate and up-to-date than ever before.

Through the service you can access:

• Current fuel prices by type (e.g. petrol, diesel)

• Forecourt details (address, operator, brand)

• Station amenities and opening hours

• Time-stamped updates showing exactly when prices changed

Drivers don’t need to interact with the government service directly - the data is made available so third-party apps and tools can put it straight into your hands.

Fuel prices in Driver Codes

We’ve integrated this official Fuel Finder data directly into the Driver Codes app — so you can now find the cheapest fuel nearby or along your route, without hopping between different tools or websites.

What this means for you in the app:

• Live fuel price comparison: See up-to-date petrol and diesel prices from stations near you.

• Route-based fuel planning: Check prices ahead of a journey and choose the best places to stop.

• Fuel savings at a glance: Spot cheaper stations and avoid expensive pumps.

By combining your driving routes with near-real-time fuel pricing, Driver Codes gives you an edge in planning smarter, more cost-effective journeys.

Why this matters

Fuel is one of the biggest running costs for drivers, especially for professional drivers covering long distances. With Fuel Finder data flowing into Driver Codes:

• You can save money on every tank by spotting cheaper prices nearby.

• You don’t have to rely on outdated crowdsourced data — the information now comes from a trusted government-mandated source.

• Planning fuel stops becomes an integrated part of your driving experience right in the app.

Government estimates suggest this new transparency could save the average household tens of pounds a year and for frequent drivers, the savings could be even more significant.

Get started today

If you haven’t yet installed Driver Codes, download it on iOS or Android and check out the new fuel pricing features in your app. Whether you’re commuting, doing deliveries, or planning a long trip, Driver Codes now helps you fill up smarter and save more every time you stop at the pumps.