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Petrol and diesel prices in Dorset
In Dorset, petrol starts at 173.9p a litre, averaging 178.7p across 10 petrol stations. Diesel starts at 198.9p a litre, averaging 201.1p across 11 petrol stations.
Prices by fuel grade
| Fuel grade | Comparison | Observed range | Eligible petrol stations | Latest grade record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | Average 178.7p | 173.9p to 185.0p | 10 | |
| Diesel (B7) | Average 201.1p | 198.9p to 205.0p | 11 | |
| Premium petrol (E5) | Average 194.4p | 185.9p to 203.9p | 8 | |
| Premium diesel (SDV) | Average 217.3p | 201.9p to 222.9p | 5 |
Averages need at least two eligible petrol stations. Ranges are shown only when five or more petrol stations have a price for that grade; smaller samples are marked rather than presented as broad local coverage.
Local and national context
Recent town averages compared with the UK
A grade is compared only when both samples contain at least two eligible petrol stations. Samples of two to four are marked small, and each side shows its latest grade record.
| Fuel grade | Town sample | UK sample | Difference | Latest town record | Latest UK record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded petrol (E10) | Average 178.7p across 10 petrol stations | Average 174.1p across 7,682 petrol stations | 4.6p/L above the UK average | ||
| Standard diesel (B7) | Average 201.1p across 11 petrol stations | Average 199.2p across 7,780 petrol stations | 1.9p/L above the UK average |
Prices are in pence per litre and use CarFuel’s rolling 30-day freshness window and broad plausibility checks. A town average describes the records available, not every station or today’s guaranteed pump price. See dated national price history for wider context.
Petrol stations
11 listed, up to 80Individual stations in Dorset
Examples are ordered by record time. A card shows a grade available at that petrol station, so compare the grade labels before using prices side by side.
BWOC
RAMPISHAM GARAGE, RAMPISHAM DOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 0HT, DORCHESTER
Dorset · DT2 0HT
Price changed
Diesel (B7)199.9p
St Michaels Garage Ltd (BP)
ST. MICHAELS GARAGE LTD, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DX, SWANAGE
Dorset · BH19 3DX
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)175.9pB7 199.9p
ESSO
BRIDPORT ROAD - W ABBAS, DORCHESTER
Dorset · DT2 9LJ
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)176.9pB7 199.9p
Gulf- Wool
STATION GARAGE, WOOL, WAREHAM, BH20 6HQ, WAREHAM
Dorset · BH20 6HQ
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)176.9pB7 199.9p
Golf
KINGS STAG GARAGE & HIRE CENTRE, KINGS STAG, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2AZ, STURMINSTER NEWTON
Dorset · DT10 2AZ
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)177.9pB7 201.9p
BP
HOLTON HEATH GARAGE, WAREHAM ROAD, HOLTON HEATH, POOLE, BH16 6JW, POOLE
Dorset · BH16 6JW
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)175.9pB7 199.9p
ESSO
A31 DORCHESTER ROAD, WIMBORNE
Dorset · BH21 3HA
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)181.9pB7 202.9p
Independent petrol station
BLACKMORE VALE FILLING STATION, 1-14, SHERBORNE CAUSEWAY, SHAFTESBURY
Dorset · SP7 9PX
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)173.9pB7 198.9p
BP
MAIN ROAD A31, WINTERBORNE ZELSTON, BLANDFORD FORUM
Dorset · DT11 9EX
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)184.9pB7 203.9p
Witchampton Garage
WITCHAMPTON GARAGE, LAWRENCE LANE, WITCHAMPTON, WIMBORNE
Dorset · BH21 5AZ
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)185.0pB7 205.0p
Murco
LONG ASH SERVICE STATION, FRAMPTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 9NW, DORCHESTER
Dorset · DT2 9NW
Price changed
Unleaded petrol (E10)177.9pB7 199.9p
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Frequently asked questions about fuel prices in Dorset
How do I find the lowest fuel price in Dorset?
Use station search for Dorset, choose your fuel grade and search distance, then sort by price. For E10, recent prices at 10 petrol stations average 178.7p/L. Reported prices range from 173.9p/L to 185.0p/L. Latest price record: . For B7, recent prices at 11 petrol stations average 201.1p/L. Reported prices range from 198.9p/L to 205.0p/L. Latest price record: . The lowest listed result reflects the records in that search, not the cost of a detour; distances are measured in a straight line, not along roads.
Where do Dorset fuel prices come from?
CarFuel receives station and fuel-price records from the UK Government’s Fuel Finder service. The town comparison uses eligible records from the rolling 30-day window and applies broad plausibility checks, but it does not independently confirm the pump display. Open a petrol station page for its prices and record time, or browse nearby places in South West England.
How do fuel prices in Dorset compare with the UK?
Recent E10 petrol prices in Dorset average 178.7p/L across 10 petrol stations, 4.6p/L above the UK average of 174.1p/L across 7,682 UK petrol stations. Latest local and UK records: and . Recent B7 diesel prices in Dorset average 201.1p/L across 11 petrol stations, 1.9p/L above the UK average of 199.2p/L across 7,780 UK petrol stations. Latest local and UK records: and . These are dated CarFuel records, not a promise of today’s pump price.
Can I find public EV chargers in Dorset?
CarFuel does not currently list public chargepoints, connector types or live charger availability. You can use the electric option in the journey cost calculator with your own energy-use and p/kWh figures, but it does not locate chargers.
Can I plan a road trip through Dorset with the lowest fuel stops?
The journey calculator can estimate route distance and fuel cost from your vehicle details and chosen price. It does not automatically choose or sequence the lowest-priced stops. Use station search to inspect eligible petrol station records along the way, and check the pump price before you travel.