The invention relates to a fuel pump (1), which in particular serves as a pump arrangement for fuel injection systems of air-compressing, self-igniting internal combustion engines, comprising at least one housing part (3), a first toothed wheel (15) and a second toothed wheel (16). The toothed wheels (15, 16) are arranged in the housing part (3). Furthermore, the toothed wheels (15, 16) intermesh in order to form a gear pump (17). The invention further relates to an inlet or return (35, 36) for the gear pump (17), which is provided in the housing part (3).