Petrol & diesel prices in Dorset
Today's average fuel prices across 89 forecourts in Dorset. Pump prices can change every 30 minutes, so this tells you the lie of the land. For the price right now at the stations near you, open Fuel Finder UK.
Source: UK Government CMA open fuel price data
These are today's averages. Prices move faster.
Fuel Finder UK shows every station's live price in Dorset, sorted cheapest first, so you never pay more than you need to.
How Dorset compares
Dorset is 35th cheapest of 44 English counties for petrol and 37th cheapest for diesel. Petrol here is 1.2p pricier than the average for the South West (174.9p). The average petrol price in Dorset has fallen 0.5p a litre since 2 October. Sainsbury's is the cheapest brand for petrol in Dorset at 173.6p.
Prices by fuel grade in Dorset
| Fuel | Stations reporting | Average | vs UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded (E10) | 87 | 176.1p | +1.8p |
| Super unleaded (E5) | 77 | 193.7p | +1.5p |
| Diesel (B7) | 88 | 200.8p | +1.6p |
| Premium diesel | 50 | 220.1p | +1.7p |
7-day petrol price trend
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Prices by district in Dorset
Cheapest petrol first. Areas need at least 3 priced stations to be listed.
| District | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 176.0p | 201.1p |
| Dorset | 176.1p | 200.7p |
Average price by brand in Dorset
Brands with at least 3 priced stations in Dorset, cheapest petrol first.
| Brand | Petrol (E10) | Diesel (B7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 173.6p | 198.6p |
| Morrisons | 173.9p | 199.2p |
| Asda | 174.4p | 199.2p |
| Tesco | 174.4p | 199.3p |
| Texaco | 175.7p | 199.9p |
| Murco | 175.8p | 199.9p |
| Independent forecourts | 176.3p | 201.8p |
| Esso | 176.5p | 201.6p |
| BP | 176.7p | 201.3p |
| Shell | 178.0p | 202.4p |
Towns and cities in Dorset
Frequently asked questions
What is the average petrol price in Dorset?
The average price of unleaded petrol (E10) in Dorset is 176.1p per litre across 87 forecourts reporting a price, 1.8p pricier than the UK average (174.3p).
What is the average diesel price in Dorset?
Diesel (B7) averages 200.8p per litre in Dorset, 1.6p pricier than the UK average (199.2p). A 55-litre fill costs about £110.44.
Where is the cheapest petrol in Dorset?
On today's averages, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is the cheapest district in Dorset at 176.0p a litre and Dorset the dearest at 176.1p. Prices differ more between individual stations than between areas, so check the stations near you.
Which fuel brand is cheapest in Dorset?
Sainsbury's has the lowest average petrol price in Dorset today at 173.6p a litre, among brands with at least 3 priced stations here.
Where does this data come from?
From the official UK Government CMA open fuel price data, which forecourts can update every 30 minutes. This page is a once-a-day snapshot. The free Fuel Finder UK app shows the live price at every station.