CMA fuel update: Prices at the pump remain high - GOV.UK
Latest monitoring report from the CMA outlines developments in the road fuel market since its last update in June 2025.
www.gov.ukHere’s the latest on UK fuel price movements.
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A recent update indicates a modest dip in petrol and diesel prices after a prolonged rise, but relief is limited and prices remain well above earlier levels. This suggests wholesale pressures may be easing slightly, yet pump prices are still high for many drivers. The RAC and other watchdogs have noted small declines but warn the picture is volatile and not guaranteed to persist.[1][4]
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Several sources also point to policy factors supporting any renewed downward movement, such as ongoing fuel-duty freezes and government monitoring of the market. In some reports, these policy measures are highlighted as important backstops amid price fluctuations. Historical context from industry bodies suggests three-year lows have occurred in the past, driven by global oil prices and currency movements, but conditions vary.[5][6]
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For current specifics in your area (Los Angeles) you’ll want to watch UK-wide tallies like RAC Fuel Watch or CMA updates, since regional pricing in the UK is less relevant to LA residents but UK national averages give a good sense of trend.[4][5]
Illustrative snapshot (recent trend):
- Petrol: small weekly dip observed in the latest data, but still above levels from several months ago.
- Diesel: a similar modest easing, with prices fluctuating based on wholesale dynamics and policy signals.
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date figures from RAC Fuel Watch and CMA updates and present them in a concise table with the latest prices per litre for petrol and diesel, plus the percentage change from the previous week. Would you like that?[4][5]