Petrol prices in Dorchester

Compare current petrol (E10) across 7 Dorchester forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Dorchester

172.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Dorchester

The Grove Service Station2.4 mi from Dorchester centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 176.5p/l
Local forecourts: 7
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Dorchester

7 current petrol (E10) prices from 7 Dorchester forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Dorchester. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Dorchester centre	Opening times	Actions
1The Grove Service StationBP	DT1 1XUReported 9 Oct 2026, 11:05	172.9pCheapest	Distance: 2.4 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 06:00 - 22:00; Tuesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Wednesday: 06:00 - 22:00; Thursday: 06:00 - 22:00; Friday: 06:00 - 22:00; Saturday: 06:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 22:00	Details
2Dorchester Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTesco	DT1 2RYReported 2 Oct 2026, 16:02	174.9p	Distance: 3 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
3Mfg Winterbourne AbbasEsso	DT2 9LJReported 15 Oct 2026, 23:54	176.9p	Distance: 2.5 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details
4Maiden Newton Service StationTexaco	DT2 0BAReported 2 Oct 2026, 11:10	176.9p	Distance: 4.6 mi	07:00 - 21:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 21:00	Details
5Owermoigne Service StationTexaco	DT2 8HNReported 15 Oct 2026, 11:17	176.9p	Distance: 8.7 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: 08:00 - 20:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 07:00 - 20:00	Details
6MLong Ash Service Station LtdMurco	DT2 9NWReported 24 Sept 2026, 08:57	177.9p	Distance: 2.3 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: 07:00 - 20:00	Details
7Shell DorchesterShell	DT1 1NFReported 18 Oct 2026, 11:04	178.9p	Distance: 2.9 mi	Open 24 hoursMonday - Sunday: 24 hours; Bank holidays: 24 hours	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Dorchester

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

Dorchester has 7 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 7. The table ranks forecourts by current petrol (E10) price, with distance and station name used to order equal or unavailable prices. Station status, distance and update freshness remain visible for comparison.

This page focuses on Petrol (E10) using official UK Fuel Finder data, local averages, regional benchmarks and UK average comparisons where coverage is available.

Thirty-day evidence

Thirty-day petrol (E10) price trend

Thirty-day petrol (E10) trends, local comparisons and potential savings from official UK Fuel Finder data.

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Average price

176.5p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 170.9p/l
30-day high: 178.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +2.5p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Dorchester rose 2.5p/l, from 174p/l on 20 September to 176.5p/l on 19 October. Over the latest 7 days, the average rose 0.7p/l, which continues the wider rise. Dorchester's current average is 2.4p/l above the UK average. Daily movement volatility is low.

Consistency, not just today's lowest

A consistently competitive petrol forecourt

This recommendation requires at least 21 completed reporting days and a current price no higher than the local average.

Dorchester Superstore - Petrol Filling Station

174.9p/l today

1.6p/l below Dorchester average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 19 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 15 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.9p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Dorchester Superstore - Petrol Filling Station stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 19 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.9p/l above the daily cheapest price.

Price choice

Potential petrol savings

Cheapest versus average is the practical comparison. Cheapest versus highest is the maximum listed difference, not a guaranteed saving.

Current local price range

6p/l

172.9p/l cheapest, 178.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £1.98 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £3.30 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Dorchester can avoid paying up to 6p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

Ranked by current average petrol price. Dorchester is highlighted so the local baseline remains easy to find.

Sherborne has the lowest nearby average shown at 174.9p; it is 1.6p/l cheaper than Dorchester.

Local market evidence

Petrol market in this location

Distribution, station consistency and forecourt type provide different evidence. None is treated as a guarantee of the next pump price.

Price distribution

172.9p to 174.4p1 station

174.4p to 175.9p1 station

175.9p to 177.4p3 stations

177.4p to 178.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Dorchester sits in the 175.9p to 177.4p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: 174.9p/l
Major brands: 176.7p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: Tesco, Shell, BP, Esso.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

Historical claims render only when the documented reporting thresholds are met.

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days
Brand	Stations	30-day average	Average gap	Cheapest presence	Below local average
Texaco	2 stations	175.8p/l	2.7p/l	7 of 30 days	22%

Texaco had the smallest 30-day average gap to the daily cheapest petrol price at 2.7p/l, with a cheapest station present on 7 of 30 days.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Dorchester

1Frome Whitfield2 reporting, 1 below average172.9p/l
2Winterborne Herringston1 reporting, 1 below average174.9p/l
3Maiden Newton1 reporting, 0 below average176.9p/l
4Owermoigne1 reporting, 0 below average176.9p/l
5Winterbourne Abbas1 reporting, 0 below average176.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Dorchester

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

Where is the cheapest petrol (E10) in Dorchester today?

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

How are Dorchester petrol (E10) forecourts ranked?

Forecourts are ranked by their current petrol (E10) 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 petrol (E10) prices in Dorchester below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 2.4p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Dorchester fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:21. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Dorchester forecourts not show a current petrol (E10) price?

A forecourt can be listed when it is known to stock petrol (E10), even if there is not a current reported price available for that fuel. The price table keeps those stations visible but prioritises forecourts with current prices.

Should I compare nearby locations before filling up in Dorchester?

Nearby comparisons currently show Weymouth at 174.9p/l, 1.6p/l cheaper than Dorchester, Bridport at 176.9p/l, 0.4p/l more expensive than Dorchester and Sturminster Newton at 176.4p/l, 0.1p/l cheaper than Dorchester. Compare Weymouth, Bridport, Sturminster Newton and Wareham.

How can I compare fuel prices around my current location?

Use cheapest petrol 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, 08:21. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes