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Petrol prices in Dorset

Unleaded from 157.9p a litre, averaging 164.5p across 10 stations we track in Dorset.

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At a glance

Stations tracked: 10
Local areas: 1
Cheapest unleaded: 157.9p
Cheapest diesel: 178.9p

Data updated 1 day 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 6.6p a litre, or around £3.28 a tank.

Diesel prices in Dorset currently start at 178.9p a litre against a local average of 185.3p, so it is worth checking before you commit to a full tank.

The full spread across Dorset is about 21.0p 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 1 day ago)

Lowest reported petrol price: 157.9p at near SP7 9PX, Dorset.

Unleaded petrol (E10)

Lowest price: 157.9p
Average price: 164.5p
Highest price: 178.9p
Spread: 21.0p across 9 sites

Diesel (B7)

Lowest price: 178.9p
Average price: 185.3p
Highest price: 196.9p
Spread: 18.0p across 10 sites

Premium petrol (E5)

Lowest price: 167.9p
Average price: 182.8p
Highest price: 197.9p
Spread: 30.0p across 8 sites

Premium diesel

Lowest price: 189.9p
Average price: 204.3p
Highest price: 215.9p
Spread: 26.0p 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
Blackmore Vale Filling Station, Shaftesbury SP7 9PX	Dorset	157.9p	178.9p
St Michaels Garage Ltd (BP) St. Michaels Garage Ltd, Swanage BH19 3DX	Dorset	160.9p	181.9p
Gulf- Wool Station Garage, Wareham BH20 6HQ	Dorset	161.9p	185.9p
BP Holton Heath Garage, Wareham Road, Holton Heath, Poole BH16 6JW	Dorset	162.9p	187.9p
Esso Bridport Road - W Abbas, Dorchester DT2 9LJ	Dorset	162.9p	182.9p
Murco Long Ash Service Station, Dorchester DT2 9NW	Dorset	162.9p	180.9p
Golf Kings Stag Garage & Hire Centre, Sturminster Newton DT10 2AZ	Dorset	163.9p	189.9p
Esso A31 Dorchester Road, Wimborne BH21 3HA	Dorset	167.9p	188.9p
BP Main Road A31, Blandford Forum DT11 9EX	Dorset	178.9p	196.9p

Wider area

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Places nearby

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Bristol 30 stations from 154.7p Somerset 21 stations from 158.9p Cornwall 19 stations from 160.9p Plymouth 19 stations from 159.7p Gloucester 17 stations from 151.9p Swindon 15 stations from 160.7p Wiltshire 15 stations from 155.9p Cheltenham 15 stations from 155.7p Bournemouth 13 stations from 157.9p Poole 13 stations from 162.9p Exeter 12 stations from 161.9p Kingswood and Fishponds 10 stations from 157.9p Taunton 9 stations from 157.9p Bridgwater 9 stations from 159.7p Cotswold 8 stations from 156.9p Stroud 8 stations from 156.9p Barnstaple 8 stations from 157.7p Forest of Dean 7 stations from 156.9p Weston-super-Mare 7 stations from 161.9p Salisbury 7 stations from 158.9p Torquay 7 stations from 157.9p South Hams 7 stations from 157.9p Teignbridge 6 stations from 163.9p

Common questions about fuel in Dorset

What is the latest reported petrol price in Dorset?

The latest reported petrol prices in Dorset run from 157.9p to 178.9p per litre, with an average of 164.5p across 9 stations. The lowest unleaded price we can see is 157.9p at near SP7 9PX.

What is the latest reported diesel price in Dorset?

The latest reported diesel prices in Dorset run from 178.9p to 196.9p per litre, with an average of 185.3p 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 157.9p a litre at near SP7 9PX. That is 6.6p below the local average of 164.5p.

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 20.8p more per litre than unleaded in Dorset, at 185.3p against 164.5p. That gap changes with wholesale costs, so it is worth checking before a big fill.

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