Fuel calculator

Monthly Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly fuel spending from your mileage, UK MPG and entered pump price.

Use this calculator

Enter your mileage, UK MPG and fuel price to estimate fuel spending.

What your result means

Monthly fuel spend changes with monthly mileage, UK MPG and the fuel price entered. The annualised amount is the same monthly scenario extended over 12 months, not a prediction of seasonal driving.

Worked example

Example values are illustrative and editable in the calculator.

Annualised fuel used
1,212.3 litres
Monthly average
£143.45

Use your own typical monthly mileage.

Formula

Monthly cost=Monthly miles×12UK MPG×4.54609×p/litre100÷12\text{Monthly cost}=\frac{\text{Monthly miles}\times12}{\text{UK MPG}}\times4.54609\times\frac{\text{p/litre}}{100}\div12

Monthly cost at 1,000 miles/month

ScenarioEstimated result
30 UK MPG£215.18
40 UK MPG£161.39
50 UK MPG£129.11
60 UK MPG£107.59

Monthly mileage scenarios at 45 UK MPG and 142p/litre

Monthly mileageEstimated monthly cost
500£71.73
750£107.59
1,000£143.45
1,250£179.32
1,500£215.18

Assumptions and limitations

  • Fuel-only estimate; insurance and servicing are not included.
  • Real MPG can differ from manufacturer figures.

Helpful questions

How can I estimate monthly mileage?

Use recent odometer or trip records, then adjust for known changes.

Can I use this for diesel?

Yes. Use your diesel price and UK MPG.

Does this include insurance or servicing?

No. It estimates fuel only.

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