Finding the best fuel card prices and fuel card rates is a priority for any business looking to control its fleet costs. However, fuel pricing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Radius offers two distinct ways to pay:

• Commercial Rate: A fixed weekly price set independently of the local pump price.
• Pump Saver: A fixed discount (pence per litre) off the price displayed on the forecourt sign.

Pump saver: Discounts available off the forecourt price

A Pump Saver plan gives you a fixed pence-per-litre (PPL) discount off the advertised forecourt price at selected fuel station networks, allowing you to make savings against the original cost.

• How it works: Selected fuel station networks allow you to pay the pump price minus a guaranteed discount. Transactions at other stations will be charged at the standard pump price.
• Savings: This is the only way to get guaranteed discounts vs the pump price.
• Spend control: Because pump prices vary by location, fleet managers have slightly less control over the exact weekly spend.
• Petrol and diesel: Different savings are available for both fuel types.

Pros and cons of pump saver

Pros	Cons
Guaranteed savings every time you fill up on the primary network	Harder to budget as prices vary by station
Easy to understand the value immediately	You are still affected by daily market fluctuations
Works well at a wider variety of stations	Discounts may be smaller than wholesale rates and are only available at selected station networks

Best for: Small to medium businesses (SMEs), car fleets, and tradespeople who fill up at various local stations or supermarkets.

Commercial pricing: Predictable weekly rates

Commercial pricing provides a competitive fixed weekly price. Providers like Radius base this price on the "wholesale" cost of fuel rather than what you see on local petrol station signs.

• How it works: You receive your price every Friday for the following week.
• Rates: Most cards offer lower rates on a "primary network," while "partner stations" may include a small surcharge.
• Budgeting: Because we fix the price for seven days, you can accurately predict your weekly fuel spend.
• Petrol and diesel: Prices for both fuel types are available.
• Savings: Discounts against the pump are not guaranteed. The price is country-wide and based on a national average.

Pros and cons of commercial pricing

Pros	Cons
Protects you from sudden mid-week price spikes	May occasionally be higher than local supermarket prices
Simplifies financial planning and budgeting	Requires using specific networks to avoid surcharges
Excellent for high-volume diesel users	Discounts are not guaranteed against the pump price

Best for: Haulage companies, logistics firms, and businesses with high-mileage vehicles that need price stability.

Why can't I see this week's fuel card price online?

It is standard practice for fuel card providers not to publish live prices on their websites. This is because fuel card rates are specific to each customer.

Radius calculates your unique rate based on several factors, including your predicted weekly fuel drawings, the size of your fleet, and the specific networks you use. To get a personalised quote for your business, you can request a price through our contact form. Existing Radius customers can log in to the Velocity portal to find their current price.

EV charging prices on a fuel card

As fleets transition to electric vehicles, fuel cards have evolved to cover charging. EV rates are charged per kilowatt-hour (kWh) and are set by the individual charging station provider. By using a multi-brand EV fuel card, you can consolidate these varying rates into one simple, HMRC-compliant invoice.

Prices for non-fuel purchases

Many fuel cards allow drivers to purchase essentials like motor oil, AdBlue, car washes or toll payments. These costs are based on the price at the purchase location, and additional service charges may apply in some cases.

Understanding additional costs

At Radius, we believe in being transparent about how we fund our services to ensure we can provide the highest level of security and digital reporting for your fleet. These small additional admin charges include a monthly fee for account maintenance, as well as costs for non-standard services such as requesting hard-copy paper invoices rather than digital ones. These fees allow us to maintain the digital tools you use to manage your account and prevent fraud. You can view a full breakdown of these on our account and card charges page.

Conclusion

Whether you choose a fixed weekly commercial rate or a guaranteed pump saver discount, the right fuel card can significantly reduce your business overheads. By understanding your fleet's unique needs, you can pick a pricing model that offers the best balance of savings and stability.