Fuel prices are climbing again amid global tensions, but one money-saving expert says a little-known app could help drivers cut costs at the pump
Motorists worried about rising fuel prices due to the war in Iran have been given a simple trick to help cut costs. A money-saving expert says drivers could pay significantly less by using a little-known price comparison app.
The tip comes from Jordon Cox, also known as The Coupon King, who has more than 61,000 followers and close to a million likes on TikTok. In a recent video he told fans: “There’s a secret to getting the cheapest fuel.”
Cox explained that drivers should check prices before filling up rather than simply visiting the nearest petrol station. “If you go onto an app called Petrol Prices, it’ll bring up a map of all the prices in your local area at the pump,” he said.
He added that motorists could save money simply by choosing a cheaper forecourt nearby. “Instead of going to your closest one that’s probably more expensive, go to the cheapest one and save a bunch on your fuel,” he said.
The PetrolPrices app works by collecting data from thousands of petrol stations across the UK. According to PetrolPrices, it tracks prices at more than 8,000 forecourts and allows drivers to compare petrol and diesel costs in their area.
Users can search their postcode to find the cheapest pumps nearby. The service says this can help drivers save up to £200 a year by avoiding higher-priced stations.
The advice comes as fuel prices in the UK begin climbing again amid global tensions. According to the RAC, the average price of petrol rose to around 148p per litre in recent weeks while diesel climbed above 156p per litre.
Analysts say geopolitical instability is a major factor pushing prices upward. The International Energy Agency reports that conflicts in major oil-producing regions can disrupt supply and increase crude oil prices worldwide.
Recent tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran have added further pressure to global energy markets. According to Reuters, concerns about disruptions in the Middle East have driven volatility in oil prices because the region supplies roughly a third of the world’s crude.
Higher crude oil prices typically feed through to pump prices for motorists. Research from the RAC Foundation explains that wholesale oil costs make up the largest portion of what drivers ultimately pay for fuel.
That means drivers could feel the impact of global events quickly when tensions escalate. Experts say tools that compare forecourt prices may become even more valuable as fuel costs continue to fluctuate.
