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Google Maps and Waze Display UK Fuel Prices via Government’s Fuel Finder
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Integration Launch
On October 8, 2026, Google announced that both Google Maps and Waze will pull data from the United Kingdom’s Fuel Finder service, allowing drivers to search “petrol” or “fuel” and see nearby forecourts with displayed prices and fuel grades. The rollout applies across the UK; the feature is already live for users of the two navigation apps.
Background on Fuel Finder
Fuel Finder is a government-backed open-data scheme that obliges forecourts to submit price changes within 30 minutes of any adjustment, as stipulated in a factsheet dated March 31, 2026. The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025 require retailers to report changes within that window, and an appointed aggregator must update its API within five minutes of receipt. By early 2026 the Competition and Markets Authority estimated that about 97 % of UK petrol stations—representing roughly 99 % of fuel-sales volume—were registered with the scheme.
Official Statements & Responses
The Petrol Retailers Association noted that its members are complying with the reporting requirements.
Data & Statistics
- Google Maps is used by 77 % of Britain’s adult population for general navigation (Ofcom).
- Diesel prices recently topped £2 per litre, with an average 55-litre tank costing around £110 (AA).
- Waze has roughly 2 million UK users.
- The integration initially displays only unleaded prices on the map; users can tap a station to view all grades.
Verbatim Quotes
- “At the moment, we still have to supplement the Government's Fuel Finder feed with other data sources because, on its own, it does not provide the level of coverage and accuracy needed to deliver a complete and reliable service to motorists,” — Clare Lafferty, director at the price comparison site PetrolPrices