Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 156.8p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 156.8p Prices stable | Super Unleaded (E5) 174.1p 0.1% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 174.1p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 188p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 188.4p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 208.1p 0.3% (-0.6p) 7d avg: 208.3p Prices stable |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Swanage: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Swanage area. We analyze the market data to help you save on your next fill-up.

Jonathan Mathews
Jonathan Mathews
Automotive Data Analyst
10+ years automotive industry
Last Updated Sunday, 3rd May 2026 at 22:15
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Local Stations
20
Brands (BH Area)
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Max Price Gap
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UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 155.9p at St Michaels Garage Ltd
  • Potential savings: Up to £0.00 per tank
  • 62 stations tracked across 20 brands

Motorists in Swanage are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BH have Remained stable

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Swanage could save you up to 0.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £0.00 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Swanage has 62 active fuel stations across 20 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.32 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 7.6p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Swanage, Swanage:
155.9p at St Michaels Garage Ltd, ST. MICHAELS GARAGE LTD, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DX, SWANAGE, England

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Swanage, Swanage:
187.9p at MURCO, FOLEYS GARAGE, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DZ, SWANAGE, DORSET, E

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (St Michaels Garage Ltd) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
62 / 62 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
55 / 62 Stations (88.7%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
61 / 62 Stations (98.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
39 / 62 Stations (62.9%)

Top 3 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Swanage today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
St Michaels Garage Ltd
ST. MICHAELS GARAGE LTD, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DX, SWANAGE, England , BH19 3DX
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
MURCO
FOLEYS GARAGE, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DZ, SWANAGE, DORSET, E , BH19 3DZ
155.9p
+0.0p
3
NTS SWANAGE SERVICE STATION
106 VICTORIA ROAD, SWANAGE , BH19 1AS
155.9p
+0.0p

Top 3 cheapest diesel stations (B7)

For diesel drivers, the price variance can often be even higher. The following stations are currently offering the best value for B7 Diesel in the Swanage area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
MURCO
FOLEYS GARAGE, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DZ, SWANAGE, DORSET, E , BH19 3DZ
187.9p
BEST PRICE
2
NTS SWANAGE SERVICE STATION
106 VICTORIA ROAD, SWANAGE , BH19 1AS
187.9p
+0.0p
3
St Michaels Garage Ltd
ST. MICHAELS GARAGE LTD, VALLEY ROAD, SWANAGE, BH19 3DX, SWANAGE, England , BH19 3DX
189.9p
+2.0p

How to save on fuel in Swanage

While choosing the cheapest station is the easiest way to save, changing your driving habits can also make a significant difference to your monthly spend.

Drive Smoothly

Aggressive acceleration and heavy braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic around Swanage.

Reduce Weight

Carrying an extra 50kg in your boot increases fuel consumption by 1-2%. Clear out unnecessary items.

Market Analyst Commentary
CFP Research Team

"Swanage benefits from strong market competition with 20 brands operating across 62 stations. Price stability over the past week suggests predictable costs for motorists, while however, prices rank in the bottom 7% nationally, suggesting room for improvement."

For more detailed savings, explore our Interactive Fuel Map to scan the entire region visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

As of May 3, 2026, the cheapest station is St Michaels Garage Ltd at 155.9p per litre.

There is currently a 0.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Swanage. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £0.00 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (St Michaels Garage Ltd) is actually cheaper than the local supermarkets today.

Our Analysis Methodology

Data Collection
  • Direct feed from UK Government CMA API
  • Updated every 30 minutes via automated polling
  • Zero user-submitted prices (prevents manipulation)
  • Last sync: 22:50, 03 May 2026
Quality Assurance
  • Automated anomaly detection for pricing errors
  • Cross-referenced against regional averages
  • Outliers flagged for manual review
  • Historical data tracked for trend validation
Verified Data Source: All prices displayed on this page are sourced directly from the Competition and Markets Authority's official fuel price transparency scheme. We do not accept payments from retailers to alter rankings or display preferential pricing.
Data Accuracy & Methodology

Source: We retrieve real-time pricing data directly from the UK Government CMA Open Data Scheme.

Frequency: Data for Swanage was last synchronized at 22:15 today. We update our database every 4 hours to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: While we strive for 100% accuracy, forecourt prices can change instantly. The prices listed above were correct at the time of our last server sync.

Editorial Policy

CheckFuelPrices is independent. We do not accept payment from fuel brands to alter rankings. Read our full policy.

📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) Stable
Was: 159.4p → Now: 159.5p
Diesel (B7) 1p
Was: 192.7p → Now: 191.7p

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Popular Brands in Swanage
St Michaels Garage Ltd MURCO NTS SWANAGE SERVICE STATION