Question 1

How does PumpCheck work?

Accepted Answer

Enter your postcode or share your location. PumpCheck finds the 5 best fuel stations near you, ranked by a composite score of price, distance and data freshness. Pump prices are updated every 10 minutes from UK government data.

Question 2

What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol?

Accepted Answer

E10 (standard unleaded) contains up to 10% ethanol and is the default petrol at most pumps. E5 (super unleaded) contains up to 5% ethanol, is slightly more efficient, and is recommended for some older or performance vehicles. Most cars manufactured after 2011 are compatible with E10.

Question 3

How often are fuel prices updated?

Accepted Answer

PumpCheck syncs prices every 10 minutes from the UK government Fuel Finder scheme. Each result shows a freshness indicator: green (updated within 48 hours), amber (within 7 days), or red (older than 7 days). Stale prices are penalised in rankings.

Question 4

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No. PumpCheck has no login, no accounts, no ads and no tracking. Just enter a postcode and get results instantly.

Question 5

What fuel types does PumpCheck cover?

Accepted Answer

PumpCheck covers six fuel types: Unleaded (E10), Super Unleaded (E5), Diesel (B7), Premium Diesel, Diesel (B10), and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).

Question 6

Where does the price data come from?

Accepted Answer

All prices come from the UK government Fuel Finder scheme, which requires fuel retailers to report their prices. This is the same official data source used by all major UK fuel comparison services.

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