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Looking for a PetrolPrices.com alternative? WorthThePump does something PetrolPrices can't: it calculates whether cheaper fuel is actually worth the detour for your car.
What is PetrolPrices.com Alternative?
PetrolPrices.com is the most established UK fuel price comparison service, with a community-verified database of 8,000+ stations. It is excellent at showing you the cheapest price nearby — but it stops there. It does not account for your car's fuel efficiency, how much you're planning to fill up, or the extra fuel burned driving to a cheaper station several miles away. For many journeys, the cheaper station is actually a false economy once you factor in the detour. PetrolPrices.com leaves that calculation entirely to you.
Best for: Drivers who want to browse raw station prices across the largest UK database without needing the app to calculate whether the saving is genuine.
Where PetrolPrices.com Alternative wins
- Largest UK station database — 8,000+ stations
- Long-established service with community trust since 2004
- Price history and trend charts
- iOS and Android apps
- No registration required for basic price search
PetrolPrices.com Alternative limitations
- Does not show whether the detour to a cheaper station is worth it
- No vehicle registration lookup or MPG calculation
- Community prices can be hours old in some areas
- No net saving figure — only shows price per litre
- Discovering it's a false economy requires manual calculation after the fact
The verdict
PetrolPrices.com is the right tool if you want the widest possible view of UK station prices. WorthThePump is the right tool if you want to know — before you leave — whether driving to that cheaper station is actually worth it for your specific car. Use WorthThePump as your PetrolPrices alternative when the saving calculation matters as much as the price.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best UK petrol price tool in 2025?
PetrolPrices.com is the right tool if you want the widest possible view of UK station prices. WorthThePump is the right tool if you want to know — before you leave — whether driving to that cheaper station is actually worth it for your specific car. Use WorthThePump as your PetrolPrices alternative when the saving calculation matters as much as the price.
Are these UK petrol price apps free?
Free basic access. Premium membership approx. £1.99/month for ad-free experience and extra filters.
Why would I use WorthThePump instead of PetrolPrices.com?
WorthThePump does something PetrolPrices cannot: it looks up your car's MPG via the DVLA, factors in the detour distance, and tells you exactly how much you'll actually save or lose by driving to the cheaper station. If you've ever wondered 'is it actually worth it?' — WorthThePump answers that question. PetrolPrices just shows the price.
Does WorthThePump have as many stations as PetrolPrices?
WorthThePump uses the UK Government Fuel Finder API, which covers every station that reports to the mandatory government scheme — currently 37,000+ UK stations. This is broader than PetrolPrices.com's database.
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