Fuel bills for van drivers rise to £1,750
Diesel van drivers in the UK are facing an annual fuel bills of £1,750, according to analysis carried out by MoneySuperMarket.
Diesel prices have risen to £1.91p per litre since the start of the war in Iran, while petrol prices have increased to £1.57p per litre.
At the same time, mileage for van drivers has also increased in recent years with van drivers covering 8,018 miles on average in 2025, which is a 15% increase on the 6,964 average in 2022.
This means the 4.5 million van drivers in the UK are now facing annual fuel bills of £1,750.
Alicia Hempsted, van insurance expert at MoneySuperMarket, said: “Van drivers are currently dealing with a combination of rising fuel prices and increased mileage, both of which are pushing up overall running costs. For many tradespeople and small business owners, this has a direct impact on profitability, making it more important than ever to manage expenses carefully.
“Using tools such as the fuel cost calculator can help drivers better understand how changes in pump prices affect spending on fuel. Even small price differences between local petrol stations can add up over time, so comparing fuel prices before filling up is a simple but effective way to reduce costs.”
