how many oil refineries are in the UK 2026
The UK has 4 operational oil refineries in 2026: Fawley, Humber, Pembroke, and Stanlow.
Quick Scoop
Recent reporting in 2026 says the UK’s refinery count dropped to four after the closures of Grangemouth and Lindsey, leaving those four sites as the remaining major facilities.
Named refineries
- Fawley, Hampshire.
- Humber, Lincolnshire.
- Pembroke, South Wales.
- Stanlow, Cheshire.
Context
These four refineries are reported to supply about 85% of UK market demand, so the sector is much smaller than it was a few decades ago.