Fuel prices in Shaftesbury

Compare current petrol, diesel, super unleaded and premium diesel prices across 3 Shaftesbury forecourts. Start with local averages, then use the map and table to compare like with like.

Current local averages

Four fuel grades, kept separate so every comparison stays useful.

Petrol (E10)

173.9p/l

0.2p below UK average

Diesel (B7)

199.2p/l

0.1p above UK average

Super unleaded (E5)

189.2p/l

2.7p below UK average

Premium diesel (SDV)

218.9p/l

0.6p above UK average

3 forecourts reporting locallyPrices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40

Live local prices

Current fuel prices in Shaftesbury

3 forecourts in Shaftesbury. Petrol (E10) is selected initially; choose another grade to compare like with like. Distances are measured from Shaftesbury centre.

Rank table byPetrol (E10) price

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current fuel prices in Shaftesbury. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Diesel(B7)	Super unleaded(E5)	Premium diesel(SDV)	Distancefrom Shaftesbury centre	Opening times	Actions
1Shaftesbury Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	SP7 8PFReported 25 Sept 2026, 15:10	172.9pCheapest	198.9pCheapest	182.9pCheapest	-	Distance: 0.7 mi	06:00 - 22:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00	Details
2Blackmore Vale ServicesIndependent forecourt	SP7 9PXReported 3 Oct 2026, 18:07	173.9p	198.9pCheapest	190.9p	-	Distance: 1.3 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 20:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00; Friday: 07:00 - 20:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
3Asda Ivy Cross Express PetrolAsda	SP7 8DSReported 28 Sept 2026, 20:31	174.9p	199.9p	193.9p	218.9pCheapest	Distance: 0.7 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About fuel prices in Shaftesbury

Coverage, freshness and comparison scope matter as much as the headline price.

Shaftesbury has 3 forecourts included on this page, with current prices available from 3. The table initially ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price. Choose another fuel grade to compare like with like; distance and station name order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page compares Petrol, Diesel, Super unleaded and Premium diesel using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

How local fuel prices are moving

Daily local averages by fuel grade. The complete daily values remain available in the page even when the chart is enhanced.

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Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 169.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 170.6p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 171.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 171.6p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 172.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 172.9p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.6p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.6p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.6p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Petrol (E10) in Shaftesbury: 173.9p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 194.2p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 194.2p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 194.2p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 194.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 196.6p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 197.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 198.6p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 198.6p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Diesel (B7) in Shaftesbury: 199.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 186.2p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 186.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 186.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 187.2p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 188.2p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 188.6p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.2p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.2p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.6p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.6p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.6p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.6p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 183.6p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Super unleaded (E5) in Shaftesbury: 189.2p/l average on 19 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 213.9p/l average on 20 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 213.9p/l average on 21 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 213.9p/l average on 22 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 215.9p/l average on 23 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 216.9p/l average on 24 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 216.9p/l average on 25 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 26 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 27 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 28 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 29 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 30 September 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 1 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 2 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 3 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 4 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 5 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 6 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 7 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 8 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 9 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 10 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 11 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 12 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 13 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 14 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 15 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 16 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 17 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 18 October 2026.
Premium diesel (SDV) in Shaftesbury: 218.9p/l average on 19 October 2026.

What the local trend means

Shaftesbury 30-day trends show petrol up 4p, diesel up 5.6p and super unleaded up 3.6p. The widest current local spread is 11p/l on super unleaded (e5), so comparing forecourts can materially change the pump price.

Price range and benchmarks

What choosing a cheaper forecourt could change

The average comparison is the more realistic decision baseline. The highest-price comparison is only the maximum currently listed difference.

Petrol (E10)

2p/l range

172.9p/l cheapest, 174.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.55 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £1.10 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Diesel (B7)

1p/l range

198.9p/l cheapest, 199.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.16 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £0.55 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Super unleaded (E5)

11p/l range

182.9p/l cheapest, 193.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £3.46 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £6.05 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Premium diesel (SDV)

0p/l range

218.9p/l cheapest, 218.9p/l highest

Cheapest vs average: £0.00 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Full listed range: £0.00 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Shaftesbury compared with regional and UK fuel prices

Every row compares the same grade locally, regionally and nationally.

Shaftesbury compared with regional and UK fuel prices
Fuel grade	Local average	Region	UK	Versus UK
Petrol (E10)	173.9	174.8	174.1	0.2p cheaper
Diesel (B7)	199.2	200	199.1	0.1p higher
Super unleaded (E5)	189.2	192	191.9	2.7p cheaper
Premium diesel (SDV)	218.9	219.1	218.3	0.6p higher

Shaftesbury is mixed against UK averages: petrol (e10) is 0.2p cheaper, while diesel (b7) is 0.1p higher.

Local forecourt market

Supermarket, major-brand and independent fuel prices in Shaftesbury

A compact local comparison of supermarkets, major brands and independents. Follow a qualifying brand into its full UK comparison.

Forecourt-type averages

Lowest current category average for each fuel grade is highlighted.

Petrol (E10)

Supermarkets: 173.9p/l
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: 173.9p/l

Diesel (B7)

Supermarkets: 199.4p/l
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: 198.9p/l

Super unleaded (E5)

Supermarkets: 188.4p/l
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: 190.9p/l

Premium diesel (SDV)

Supermarkets: 218.9p/l
Major brands: No price
Independent forecourts: No price

Qualifying named-brand observations

Tesco1 forecourt172.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Asda1 forecourt174.9p/lPetrol (E10)
Independent forecourts1 forecourt173.9p/lPetrol (E10)

At category level, the lowest current averages come from supermarkets for Petrol (E10), Super unleaded (E5) and Premium diesel (SDV) and independent forecourts for Diesel (B7). Among the named operators, the lowest current averages are Tesco for Petrol (E10) at 172.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 198.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 182.9p/l and Asda for Premium diesel (SDV) at 218.9p/l. Supermarket prices are 0.6p/l above their 30-day averages on average. The independent comparison covers 1 forecourt reporting Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5), so its averages should be read with that coverage in mind.

Local context

Compare the wider local market

Nearby places and named local areas add useful context, but the forecourt table remains the decision source for the journey you are making.

Fuel prices in nearby locations

Compare petrol and diesel separately in nearby locations.

Areas with the lowest average fuel prices in Shaftesbury

There is not enough mapped sub-area coverage inside Shaftesbury to show authoritative cheapest-area rankings yet.

Premium fuel availability

Coverage and benchmark context for fuels that are not stocked at every forecourt.

Super unleaded availability

Super unleaded (E5) is widely available in Shaftesbury, with 3 of 3 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 189.2p/l
Reporting: 3 stations
Availability: 100% availability
Versus UK: 2.7p below UK average

Premium diesel availability

Premium diesel (SDV) is more limited locally than standard petrol and diesel in Shaftesbury, with 1 of 3 forecourts reporting a current price.

Average: 218.9p/l
Reporting: 1 station
Availability: 33% availability
Versus UK: 0.6p above UK average

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Shaftesbury

Use the current local evidence to choose a forecourt, compare nearby places and understand how coverage and freshness affect the figures.

What is the cheapest fuel price in Shaftesbury today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Shaftesbury is 172.9p/l at Shaftesbury Superstore - Petrol Filling Station. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Shaftesbury fuel forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their cheapest current fuel price first. If prices are tied or unavailable, the table uses distance and station name. Use the forecourt comparison to sort and inspect the current results.

Are fuel prices in Shaftesbury below the UK average?

Petrol is below the UK average by 0.2p/l, Diesel is above the UK average by 0.1p/l, Super unleaded is below the UK average by 2.7p/l and Premium diesel is above the UK average by 0.6p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Shaftesbury fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Shaftesbury forecourts not show every fuel price?

Not every forecourt reports every fuel type at the same time. The page shows available current prices first and keeps unavailable cells visible so gaps in coverage are clear.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Shaftesbury?

Nearby comparisons currently show Gillingham at 198.2p/l, 2.9p/l more expensive than Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton at 192.4p/l, 2.9p/l cheaper than Shaftesbury and Wincanton at 196p/l, 0.7p/l more expensive than Shaftesbury. Compare Gillingham, Sturminster Newton, Wincanton and Blandford Forum.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol near me or cheapest diesel near me or cheapest super unleaded near me or cheapest premium diesel near me for a distance-led comparison based on your current position.

Built on real fuel-price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 06:40. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes