Petrol prices in Swanage

Compare current petrol (E10) across 3 Swanage forecourts. Check the lowest listed price, local average and map before choosing where to fill up.

Lowest listed petrol forecourt in Swanage

173.9p/l

Lowest listed petrol price in Swanage

MFoleys Garage1 mi from Swanage centre

Directions Station details

Petrol local average: 175.2p/l
Local forecourts: 3
UK comparison: Above

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10

Live local prices

Current petrol prices in Swanage

3 current petrol (E10) prices from 3 Swanage forecourts listed as stocking petrol.

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual rows show when that forecourt price was reported.

Current petrol prices in Swanage. Ranked by Petrol (E10) price.
Forecourt	Postcode and report	Petrol(E10), selected ranking	Distancefrom Swanage centre	Opening times	Actions
1MFoleys GarageMurco	BH19 3DZReported 19 Oct 2026, 15:33	173.9pCheapest	Distance: 1 mi	Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 21:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00; Friday: 07:00 - 21:00; Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00; Bank holidays: 00:00 - 00:00	Details
2St Michaels Garage Ltd (BP)BP	BH19 3DXReported 30 Sept 2026, 10:24	175.9p	Distance: 0.4 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
3Nts Swanage Service StationTexaco	BH19 1ASReported 26 Sept 2026, 12:32	175.9p	Distance: 1.3 mi	06:00 - 23:00 dailyMonday - Sunday: 06:00 - 23:00; Bank holidays: 06:00 - 23:00	Details

How to read this page

About petrol prices in Swanage

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

Swanage has 3 forecourts listed as stocking petrol (E10), with current prices available from 3. 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.

177p174p171p

Average price

175.2p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

30-day low: 172.9p/l
30-day high: 175.9p/l
Movement (30 days): +1.6p/l
Volatility: Low

Jerry's petrol trend read

Petrol in Swanage rose 1.6p/l, from 173.6p/l on 20 September to 175.2p/l on 19 October. The wider move is up, although prices turned downward in the latest stretch, falling 0.7p/l from 18 October to 19 October. Swanage's current average is 1.1p/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.

Foleys Garage

173.9p/l today

1.3p/l below Swanage average today

Near cheapest: Within 1p on 27 of 30 days
Daily cheapest: Cheapest on 23 of 30 days
Average gap: 0.3p/l average gap
Evidence: 30 of 30 days reported

Directions Station details

Foleys Garage stayed within 1p/l of the daily cheapest petrol price on 27 of 30 reported days, averaging 0.3p/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

2p/l

173.9p/l cheapest, 175.9p/l highest

Cheapest versus local average: £0.71 less than the local average on a 55-litre fill
Cheapest versus highest: £1.10 maximum listed difference on a 55-litre fill

Comparing current petrol prices in Swanage can avoid paying up to 2p/l more than the cheapest listed price.

Petrol (E10) compared with nearby locations

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

Christchurch has the lowest nearby average shown at 174.7p; it is 0.5p/l cheaper than Swanage.

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

173.9p to 174.6p1 station

174.6p to 175.2p0 stations

175.2p to 175.9p2 stations

The largest group of reporting petrol forecourts in Swanage sits in the 175.2p to 175.9p range.

Cheapest station consistency

Supermarkets and other forecourts

Supermarkets: No price
Major brands: 175.2p/l
Independent forecourts: No price

Named local evidence: BP.

Where value persists

Petrol brand reliability over 30 days

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

No brand has at least two Swanage forecourts and 21 days of petrol evidence for a reliable 30-day comparison.

Areas with the cheapest petrol in Swanage

1Harman's Cross2 reporting, 1 below average173.9p/l
2Herston1 reporting, 0 below average175.9p/l

Good to know

Fuel price FAQs for Swanage

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 Swanage today?

The cheapest listed petrol (E10) price in Swanage is 173.9p/l at Foleys Garage. Check the table before travelling because distance, opening status and recent updates can affect the best choice.

How are Swanage 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 Swanage below the UK average?

Petrol is above the UK average by 1.1p/l. These comparisons use current location averages and the latest benchmark data available to the page.

How recent are the Swanage fuel prices on this page?

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:10. Individual prices can remain unchanged between checks until a retailer reports a price change.

Why do some Swanage 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 Swanage?

Nearby comparisons currently show Poole at 177.2p/l, 2p/l more expensive than Swanage, Wareham at 177.9p/l, 2.7p/l more expensive than Swanage and Bournemouth at 175.1p/l, 0.1p/l cheaper than Swanage. Compare Poole, Wareham, Bournemouth and Wimborne.

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, 08:10. See how we qualify and compare prices

Retailer reporting target: 30 minutes