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Petrol prices in Dorset

Unleaded from 163.9p a litre, averaging 170.3p across 10 stations we track in Dorset.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 10
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 163.9p
Cheapest diesel: 183.9p

Data updated 5 hours ago

Petrol prices in Dorset rarely move as one. A forecourt on a busy through road and one tucked behind a retail park can be several pence apart on the same morning.

We currently hold recent prices for 10 petrol stations in and around Dorset, enough to show where the value sits on any given day.

Filling at the cheapest forecourt in Dorset rather than an average one saves about 6.4p a litre, or around £3.22 a tank.

Diesel prices in Dorset currently start at 183.9p a litre against a local average of 191.0p, so it is worth checking before you commit to a full tank.

The full spread across Dorset is about 18.0p a litre from cheapest to dearest, which is a wide range for one town and usually reflects a mix of supermarket and convenience-site pricing.

The list below is ordered by unleaded price. Each station links through to its own page with price history and a nearby comparison.

Fuel prices Dorset - today’s snapshot

We track 10 active petrol stations in and around Dorset with recent prices. (Data updated 5 hours ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 163.9p at Murco near DT2 9NW, Dorset.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 163.9p
Average price: 170.3p
Highest price: 181.9p
Spread: 18.0p across 9 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 183.9p
Average price: 191.0p
Highest price: 199.9p
Spread: 16.0p across 10 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 172.9p
Average price: 187.8p
Highest price: 200.9p
Spread: 28.0p across 8 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 187.9p
Average price: 209.3p
Highest price: 218.9p
Spread: 31.0p across 5 sites

Figures cover stations reporting to the official CMA price feed within the last 30 days. We exclude obvious reporting errors - prices given in pounds rather than pence, retailer test records, and premium grades priced below the standard grade - so the averages reflect what you can actually pay.

Fuel brands in Dorset

Esso (2) BP (2) St Michaels Garage Ltd (BP) (1) Golf (1) Murco (1) Bwoc (1)

Cheapest petrol stations in Dorset

Petrol and diesel prices Dorset, sorted by unleaded so the cheapest petrol is first. Open any station for its price history and nearby comparison.

Station	Local area	Petrol	Diesel
Murco Long Ash Service Station, Dorchester DT2 9NW	Dorset	163.9p	183.9p
Blackmore Vale Filling Station, Shaftesbury SP7 9PX	Dorset	166.9p	188.9p
Gulf- Wool Station Garage, Wareham BH20 6HQ	Dorset	166.9p	189.9p
St Michaels Garage Ltd (BP) St. Michaels Garage Ltd, Swanage BH19 3DX	Dorset	166.9p	189.9p
Golf Kings Stag Garage & Hire Centre, Sturminster Newton DT10 2AZ	Dorset	167.9p	187.9p
Esso Bridport Road - W Abbas, Dorchester DT2 9LJ	Dorset	169.9p	189.9p
BP Holton Heath Garage, Wareham Road, Holton Heath, Poole BH16 6JW	Dorset	172.9p	194.9p
Esso A31 Dorchester Road, Wimborne BH21 3HA	Dorset	175.9p	195.9p
BP Main Road A31, Blandford Forum DT11 9EX	Dorset	181.9p	199.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Bristol 30 stations from 159.7p Somerset 21 stations from 162.9p Plymouth 20 stations from 158.9p Cornwall 18 stations from 159.9p Gloucester 17 stations from 154.9p Swindon 15 stations from 164.7p Wiltshire 15 stations from 158.9p Cheltenham 15 stations from 159.7p Bournemouth 13 stations from 160.9p Poole 13 stations from 167.9p Exeter 11 stations from 166.9p Kingswood and Fishponds 10 stations from 162.9p Taunton 9 stations from 162.7p Cotswold 9 stations from 159.9p Bridgwater 9 stations from 161.7p Forest of Dean 8 stations from 159.9p Stroud 8 stations from 160.9p Barnstaple 8 stations from 160.7p North Devon 7 stations from 161.9p Salisbury 7 stations from 164.9p Weston-super-Mare 7 stations from 166.9p Torquay 7 stations from 157.9p South Hams 7 stations from 161.9p

Common questions about fuel in Dorset

What is the latest reported petrol price in Dorset?

The latest reported petrol prices in Dorset run from 163.9p to 181.9p per litre, with an average of 170.3p across 9 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 163.9p at Murco near DT2 9NW.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Dorset?

The latest reported diesel prices in Dorset run from 183.9p to 199.9p per litre, with an average of 191.0p across 10 stations.

How many stations do you track around Dorset?

We currently track 10 active petrol stations in and around Dorset. Prices are refreshed from the official CMA fuel price feed throughout the day.

Where is the cheapest petrol in Dorset?

The cheapest petrol in Dorset we can currently see is 163.9p a litre at Murco near DT2 9NW. That is 6.4p below the local average of 170.3p.

How many petrol stations are there in Dorset?

We track 10 petrol stations in and around Dorset with recent prices, including Esso, BP, St Michaels Garage Ltd (BP). Each one is listed with its latest unleaded and diesel price.

How do I compare stations near Dorset?

Open the map to compare stations near Dorset and work out which stop makes sense for your route. You can sort by price or distance and filter to supermarket forecourts only.

Is it cheaper to fill up with petrol or diesel in Dorset?

Diesel currently averages 20.7p more per litre than unleaded in Dorset, at 191.0p against 170.3p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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