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In the United Kingdom, the rising petrol and electricity prices have been a topic of much discussion, with the government finally adding a fixed cap for energy prices. Yet, petrol prices remain a bit more sporadic.

The United Kingdom has seen stern increases in its petrol prices, but this has been incredibly inconsistent. Petrol prices were at around £1.78 per litre or rather, it cost an average of £22.56 to fuel a petrol car per 100 miles in 2021. However, in 2022, that figure has seen a slight decline to £1.63 per litre or £20.63 on average, per 100 miles. This means on average it costs around £81.02 to fill your car's petrol tank, as opposed to the £88.61 in 2021. That shows an 8.6% decrease from 2021 to 2022, which had the United Kingdom rank 22nd globally for the largest petrol price increase. 

Likewise, where the United Kingdom has seen increases in petrol prices, electricity prices have increased too, though to a seemingly lesser extent. In 2021, electricity cost £0.23 per kWh or an average of £5.78 per 100 miles, which rose to £0.28 per kWh or an average of £7.10 per 100 miles in 2022 for a total increase of 22.9%.This increase ranked the United Kingdom 20th. Ireland ranked one place above the UK, having a larger price increase and Germany was higher still, having a 31.7% increase in their electricity prices. 

While charging your electric car or vehicle with a standard outlet is possible, it is generally not recommended for extended periods. Instead, you should consider a dedicated EV charger.

1. Chile
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Car's Tank 2021: £51.65 | Average Cost per 10 Miles 2021: £1.31 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2021: £13.15
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Cars Tank 2022: £62.65 | Average Cost per 10 Miles 2022: £1.59 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £15.95
Price Increase: 21.3%

Chile, a narrow stretch of a country located in South America, comes out as the country with the highest increase on the average cost to fill a car with petrol. In 2021, the average price was around £51.65 to fill a car's fuel tank, 2022 saw that figure rise by 21.3% to £62.65 on average. 

2. USA
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Car's Tank 2021: £38.74 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.99 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2021: £9.86
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Cars Tank 2022: £45.82 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.17 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £11.66
Price Increase: 18.3%

The United States of America, home of cities such as New York, Los Angeles and D.C. Washington, comes in as the country with the second-largest increase on their average petrol costs. In 2021, the average cost to fill your car's petrol tank in the US was £38.74, which rose to £45.82 in 2022, an increase of 18.3%. 

3. United Arab Emirates
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Car's Tank 2021: £30.28 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.77 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2021: £7.71
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Cars Tank 2022: £34.51| Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.88 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £8.79
Price Increase: 14.0%

Also located in the Arabian Peninsula and sharing a border with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates takes the third spot. With an overall 14.0% increase on the 2021 average price to fill your car's tank, which was  £30.28. As of 2022, that figure is now at £35.07 for each time you wish to fill your car's tank. 

4. China
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Car's Tank 2021: £47.20 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.20 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2021: £12.02
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Cars Tank 2022: £53.63 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.37 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £13.65
Price Increase: 13.6%

China, located in East Asia and spanning five geographical zones, as well as being the world's most populous country, takes the fourth spot. From 2021 to 2022, the average cost of filling a car’s petrol tank has increased by 13.6%, now costing around £53.63 on average.

5. Turkey
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Car's Tank 2021: £39.63 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.01 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2021: £10.09
Average Petrol Cost to Fill a Cars Tank 2022: £44.97 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.14 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £11.45
Price Increase: 13.5%

Turkey is a transcontinental country, located primarily in the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a minute portion residing on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. In 2021, it would cost an average of £39.63 to fill a car’s fuel tank. That figure increased by 13.5% in 2022, now costing £44.97 on average to fill your car’s tank with petrol. 

1. Hong Kong
Average Cost to Fill a Tank 2022: £127.49 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £3.25 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £32.46 |
Cost to Fully Charge a Car 2022: £8.36 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.35 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £3.54 |
Difference per 100 Miles: 817.06%

Having already ranked at the top for the biggest price increase on the average cost of filling a car's tank with petrol, it comes as little surprise there is a gulf between petrol and electricity price. As of 2022, it costs an average of just £3.54 to charge an electric car per 100 miles, it costs 817.06% more to fill a petrol tank per 100 miles in Hong Kong. 

2. Hungary
Average Cost to Fill a Tank 2022: £66.98 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: ​​£1.71 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £17.05 |
Cost to Fully Charge a Car 2022: £4.69 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.20 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £1.99 |
Increase: 758.62%

Hungary is another land-locked country in the central region of Europe and shares borders with seven other countries. The price difference between petrol and electric cars is sizeable in this country, with it costing 758.62% more on average to fill a car's petrol tank per 100 miles than to charge an electric car's battery per 100 miles. 

3. Norway
Average Cost to Fill a Tank 2022: £95.17 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £2.42 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £24.23 |
Cost to Fully Charge a Car 2022: £6.92 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.29 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £2.93 |
Increase: 727.44%

Norway is a Scandinavian country, with rich Viking history and many deep coastal fjords. The average cost to fill a car's petrol tank per 100 miles is £24.23 as of 2022  in Norway, whereas the price to charge a car's battery is £2.93 per 100 miles. This makes it 727.44% more expensive to run your car on petrol, as opposed to electricity, in Norway.

4. China
Average Cost to Fill a Tank 2022: £53.63 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.37 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £13.65 
Cost to Fully Charge a Car 2022: £4.03 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.17 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £1.71
Increase: 700.42%

China, having ranked fourth for biggest petrol price increases, also takes the fourth spot here. On average, it costs around 700.42% more to run your car on petrol than electricity in China, with charging an electric car's battery costing just £1.71 per 100 miles and filling a car's fuel tank costs an average of £13.65 per 100 miles. 

5. Turkey
Average Cost to Fill a Tank 2022: £44.97 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £1.14 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £11.45 
Cost to Fully Charge a Car 2022: £3.61 | Average Cost per 10 Miles: £0.15 | Average Cost per 100 Miles 2022: £1.53 
Increase: 649.40%

Having already ranked in the top five for the biggest increases in their average petrol prices, Turkey also has the fifth largest price difference between petrol and electric. In Turkey, it would, on average, cost you 649.40% more to run your car on petrol than electricity, as it costs just £1.53 on average to charge an electric car per 100 miles.