{"id":904423,"date":"2025-09-29T14:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=904423"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:05:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:05:06","slug":"supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"* Supermarkets accused of overcharging at fuel pumps &#8211; UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/retailers-partly-to-blame-for-higher-fuel-costs-watchdog-says-12881510?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/thumbnails\/url\/mtSaSXicu1mSUVJSUGylr5-al1xUWVCSmqJbkpRnoJdeXJJYkpmsl5yfq5-Zm5ieWmxfaAuUsXL0S7F0Tw5Jj8-qyjYpCC8Jzs9OCiktSopK8o_0jHB0cis3sihM9TazyIgPz63yLXU3jzcwCA_PKq308M9Mj_Lwd1QrBgBA8ip2\" alt=\"Investigation into whether shoppers being overcharged for food and fuel | Money News | Sky News\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supermarkets Accused of Overcharging at Fuel Pumps<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#CMAs_Findings\" title=\"CMA&#8217;s Findings\">CMA&#8217;s Findings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#Industry_Response\" title=\"Industry Response\">Industry Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#Historical_Context\" title=\"Historical Context\">Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#Case_Studies_and_Consumer_Experiences\" title=\"Case Studies and Consumer Experiences\">Case Studies and Consumer Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#Expert_Opinions_and_Regulatory_Actions\" title=\"Expert Opinions and Regulatory Actions\">Expert Opinions and Regulatory Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/supermarkets-accused-of-overcharging-at-fuel-pumps-uk\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In September 2025, the UK&#8217;s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) raised significant concerns regarding the fuel pricing practices of supermarkets and other retailers. The CMA&#8217;s findings suggest that these retailers have been maintaining profit margins on fuel that are substantially higher than historical levels, leading to increased costs for consumers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CMAs_Findings\"><\/span>CMA&#8217;s Findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The CMA&#8217;s monitoring report indicates that from April to June 2025, supermarket fuel margins ranged from 8.0% to 9.1%, while non-supermarket retailers&#8217; margins ranged from 9.9% to 10.6%. These figures represent a significant increase from 2017, when supermarket margins stood at 4.0% (<a title=\"Fuel retailers' high price margins are 'deeply concerning' ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/business\/cma-government-rac-b2834345.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The average price of a litre of petrol rose by 1.9p to 133.9p, and diesel increased by 3.5p to 141.9p during the same period (<a title=\"Fuel retailers' high price margins are 'deeply concerning' ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/business\/cma-government-rac-b2834345.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>). While part of this increase is attributed to rising crude oil prices, the CMA emphasizes that the larger issue lies in elevated retailer fuel margins.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Response\"><\/span>Industry Response<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Consumer advocacy groups, such as the AA and RAC, have criticized retailers for exploiting consumers during a cost-of-living crisis. The AA&#8217;s Luke Bosdet highlighted the &#8220;postcode lottery&#8221; of pump prices, where neighboring towns show unjustified price differences due to local price-matching practices (<a title=\"Drivers facing rip-off prices at pumps as petrol stations hit motorists with 'concerning' fuel margins, says watchdog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/motors\/36846713\/drivers-rip-off-petrol-prices\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Sun<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>In response to these concerns, the government plans to implement a &#8220;fuel finder&#8221; scheme by the end of 2025. This digital tool will allow UK drivers to compare real-time fuel prices through apps and devices, fostering greater pricing transparency and competition (<a title=\"UK retailers accused of ripping off motorists as fuel margins 'remain far above historic levels'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/sep\/26\/uk-retailers-accused-of-ripping-off-motorists-fuel-margins-petrol-diesel-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The issue of inflated fuel margins is not new. In 2007, a petrol contamination incident in the UK led to widespread vehicle breakdowns, with supermarket petrol being identified as the source. This event highlighted concerns about the quality and pricing of supermarket fuel, leading to increased scrutiny of their practices (<a title=\"2007 United Kingdom petrol contamination\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_United_Kingdom_petrol_contamination?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wikipedia<\/a>).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies_and_Consumer_Experiences\"><\/span><strong>Case Studies and Consumer Experiences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. The 2023 CMA Investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the CMA conducted an investigation into fuel pricing practices and found that supermarkets were maintaining profit margins significantly above historical levels. The report revealed that from April to June 2025, supermarket fuel margins ranged from 8.0% to 9.1%, more than double the 4% margin recorded in 2017. This discrepancy led to consumers paying approximately \u00a3900 million more at the pumps in 2022 alone. (<a title=\"Motorists forced to pay 6p a litre too much in 'cash cow rip-off'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-independent.com\/news\/uk\/politics\/petrol-prices-diesel-supermarkets-investigation-b2368555.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Asda&#8217;s Pricing Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asda, one of the UK&#8217;s leading supermarket chains, has been at the center of fuel pricing controversies. In 2024, research by the RAC indicated that Asda&#8217;s unleaded petrol was, on average, 2.1p per litre more expensive than its competitors, and diesel was 2.5p per litre more. This shift occurred after the retailer&#8217;s private owners ended Asda&#8217;s commitment to offering the lowest fuel prices. The CMA found that Asda&#8217;s profit margin on fuel had significantly increased since 2019. (<a title=\"Asda now the most expensive UK supermarket to buy fuel, study shows\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/article\/2024\/jun\/05\/asda-now-most-expensive-uk-supermarket-to-buy-fuel-study-shows?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Consumer Complaints and Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consumers have expressed frustration over the rising fuel prices. The AA&#8217;s Luke Bosdet criticized retailers for exploiting consumers during a cost-of-living crisis, pointing to a &#8220;postcode lottery&#8221; where neighboring towns show unjustified price differences due to local price-matching practices. The RAC echoed these concerns, noting that CMA monitoring has yet to reduce prices, and is looking to the government&#8217;s upcoming &#8220;fuel finder&#8221; scheme for a solution. (<a title=\"UK retailers accused of ripping off motorists as fuel margins 'remain far above historic levels'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/sep\/26\/uk-retailers-accused-of-ripping-off-motorists-fuel-margins-petrol-diesel-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Opinions_and_Regulatory_Actions\"><\/span><strong>Expert Opinions and Regulatory Actions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. CMA&#8217;s Monitoring Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CMA&#8217;s monitoring reports have consistently highlighted concerns over high fuel margins. In March 2024, the CMA noted that prices at the pump had risen since late January, accompanied by above-average margins and spreads. The regulator emphasized the necessity of the upcoming Fuel Finder scheme to enhance pricing transparency. (<a title=\"High fuel margins 'concerning' CMA finds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/high-fuel-margins-concerning-cma-finds?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">GOV.UK<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Government&#8217;s Fuel Finder Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In response to public outcry and regulatory findings, the UK government announced plans to implement a &#8220;fuel finder&#8221; scheme by the end of 2025. This digital tool will allow UK drivers to compare real-time fuel prices through apps and devices, fostering greater pricing transparency and competition. (<a title=\"UK retailers accused of ripping off motorists as fuel margins 'remain far above historic levels'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/sep\/26\/uk-retailers-accused-of-ripping-off-motorists-fuel-margins-petrol-diesel-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The issue of supermarkets overcharging at fuel pumps has garnered significant attention from regulators, consumer advocacy groups, and the public. While investigations have revealed concerning pricing practices, steps are being taken to address the situation. The implementation of the Fuel Finder scheme is expected to provide consumers with the tools needed to make informed decisions and promote fair competition in the fuel retail market.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supermarkets Accused of Overcharging at Fuel Pumps Introduction In September 2025, the UK&#8217;s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) raised significant concerns regarding the fuel pricing&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-904423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>* Supermarkets accused of overcharging at fuel pumps - UK - UK News &amp; 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