Fuel prices in Dorset
Unleaded petrol (E10) in Dorset currently runs from 165.9p to 176.9p, averaging 170.8p across 39 stations with recent reports. The lowest is Foleys Garage (BH19 3DZ).
Stations & prices
Unleaded petrol (E10)
★ Lowest reported165.9p- 1.6p/L below local avg166.9p
1.6p/L below local avg166.9p
167.9p
167.9p- 167.9p
- 167.9p
- Mfg Southbourne Southbourne167.9p
- 168.9p
- 169.9p
- 169.9p
169.9p
169.9p- 169.9p
Showing reported prices from official GOV.UK reports. Open a station for reported prices, opening hours and directions — prices can change before you arrive.
Area overview
| Fuel | Lowest | Average | Highest | Spread | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | 165.9p | 170.8p | 176.9p | 11.0p | 39 of 40 |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 176.9p | 190.5p | 199.9p | 23.0p | 34 of 37 |
| Diesel (B7) | 197.9p | 199.8p | 202.9p | 5.0p | 21 of 40 |
| Premium diesel | 208.9p | 219.5p | 224.9p | 16.0p | 8 of 30 |
Supermarket vs. Branded Stations in Dorset
Unleaded petrol (E10) price comparison across 39 local stations
Statistics use eligible recent reports — prices updated within 14 days. Stations reporting less recently remain active at their last confirmed board price. Read how we calculate our statistics.
Across all Dorset stations in the UK, we track 40 fuel stations, and 39 of them have reported an unleaded price in the last 14 days. Reported unleaded currently runs from 165.9p to 176.9p, averaging 170.8p — a spread of 11.0p.
Diesel runs from 197.9p to 202.9p, averaging 199.8p across 21 recent reports.
32 stations have updated their price in the last 7 days, and the lowest price we can currently see is 165.9p at Foleys Garage.
Prices are reported by stations when they change. The spread is the gap between the lowest and highest reported price — not a guaranteed saving on your journey.
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Common questions about fuel in Dorset
What is the cheapest petrol in Dorset today?
The lowest reported unleaded petrol (E10) price in Dorset is 165.9p per litre at Foleys Garage (BH19 3DZ). This is 4.9p/L below the Dorset average of 170.8p across 39 stations with recent reports.
What is the cheapest diesel in Dorset today?
Standard diesel (B7) in Dorset starts from 197.9p per litre at Shell Bere Regis (BH20 7LA), compared to an area average of 199.8p across 21 recent reports (1.9p/L below average).
How often are fuel prices in Dorset updated?
Prices in Dorset are monitored continuously via official UK Fuel Finder reports. 3 stations in Dorset updated within the last 24 hours, and 32 of 40 updated over the past 7 days. The average price report age across Dorset is 4.5 days. Under government regulations, fuel retailers are mandated to publish price revisions within 30 minutes of updating their totem displays.
What is the price spread across fuel stations in Dorset?
The price spread for standard petrol in Dorset is 11.0p per litre (spanning from 165.9p to 176.9p). Choosing the cheapest station instead of the most expensive one yields an immediate saving of 11.0p per litre on every fill.
Are supermarket fuel stations cheaper in Dorset?
7 of the 40 stations in Dorset are run by supermarkets (Morrisons, Asda). Supermarket stations (Morrisons, Asda) average 169.5p for unleaded, which is 1.6p/L cheaper than branded stations (Texaco, Esso, Murco averaging 171.1p).
Which fuel stations in Dorset are open 24 hours?
17 of 40 stations in Dorset offer 24-hour refuelling access, including Portland, Mfg West Moors, Mfg Westview and 14 more.