Google Maps adds near real-time petrol and diesel prices in the UK via the government Fuel Finder feed, aiming to help drivers save money at the pump.
Google Maps in the UK now shows live petrol and diesel prices at nearby stations, fed by the government Fuel Finder data. Prices appear with the station on the map and updates must happen within 30 minutes of a change. While coverage is broad, some forecourts aren’t updated yet or aren’t registered, so prices may be missing in places. For drivers, this means easier price comparisons on the go. Look for forecourts in Google Maps and check the price shown on the results panel. The feature is designed to help households save money over time as more stations participate and data is refreshed.
Google Maps is adding a new feature for UK drivers: live fuel prices. Starting today, when you search for nearby gas stations in the app, you’ll see current petrol and diesel prices displayed at the bottom of the screen. The data comes from the government’s Fuel Finder scheme, which requires stations to update prices within 30 minutes of changing them.
UK officials say the update could help families save money at the pump. A UK minister noted that accessing cheaper fuel should be simple, and the Fuel Finder data is meant to cover almost all sales in the country. In practice, this means more accurate price comparisons as you plan a refuel stop, especially in times of rising costs.
The Fuel Finder system feeds Google Maps the price data, and the same data is already used by Waze. Google says it will check prices for accuracy and may hide a price if it’s not confident the information is current. The goal is to give drivers a quick way to pick a cheaper forecourt and reduce spending over time.
For most people, the practical takeaway is simple: you can compare prices without driving around and guesswork. If one nearby station has petrol at 157.9 pence per liter and another at 162.9, you’ll be able to see that instantly while planning your route. It won’t be perfect, since some stations haven’t updated yet or aren’t registered with Fuel Finder, but the coverage is wide enough to matter for a lot of trips.
Google says it will show prices only when it has high confidence they are up to date. Experts note that coverage varies, with some forecourts missing from Fuel Finder or lagging updates. In those cases, you’ll still see the station’s location on the map, but a price may be missing or marked uncertain.
Analysts expect the feature to nudge gasoline pricing behavior by making price differences more visible. Since the data feeds are government-mandated, the feature represents a standardized source of price information that could influence consumer choices and station competition over time.
If you want to use it, just open Google Maps in the UK and search for forecourts. Prices should appear on the results panel if the data is current. Google will continue monitoring accuracy and coverage as more stations join Fuel Finder and more price updates come through.
Right now the feature is described for the UK, using the government Fuel Finder scheme. Availability in other countries isn’t mentioned in the current rollout.
Google will mark prices as high confidence when the data is up to date, but some stations may still be missing or delayed in updating prices.
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