Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Bournemouth Central, West Cliff 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 Friday, 6th February 2026 at 02:50
22
Local Stations
17
Brands (BH Area)
36.1p
Max Price Gap
#84
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 128.9p at Sainsbury's
  • Potential savings: Up to £19.86 per tank
  • 52 stations tracked across 17 brands

Motorists in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BH have Increased 1p (0.7%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff could save you up to 36.1p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £19.86 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Competitive

Competition Level: High

Bournemouth Central, West Cliff has 52 active fuel stations across 17 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.33 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 4.7p, showing moderate price variation across the market.

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bournemouth, Bournemouth Central, West Cliff:
128.9p at Sainsbury's, 597 Ringwood Road

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bournemouth, Bournemouth Central, West Cliff:
137.9p at Texaco, Sandford Road, Wareham

As expected, the supermarket chains are leading the price war in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff, aggressively undercutting the major oil brands.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
49 / 52 Stations (94.2%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Moderate availability
38 / 52 Stations (73.1%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
45 / 52 Stations (86.5%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
25 / 52 Stations (48.1%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Sainsbury's
597 Ringwood Road , BH22 9AL
128.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Pennys Walk Ferndown , BH22 9TH
128.9p
+0.0p
3
Murco
MFG Fairmile, 204 Fairmile Road, Christchurch , BH23 2LP
131.9p
+3.0p
4
Esso
MFG West Moors, Ringwood Road, West Moors , BH22 0AD
131.9p
+3.0p
5
ESSO
Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH , BH23 2AY
131.9p
+3.0p
6
Shell
58 Barrack Road, Christchurch , BH23 1PQ
132.9p
+4.0p
7
Texaco
Sandford Road, Wareham , BH20 7AQ
132.9p
+4.0p
8
Esso
2 Wareham Road, Wimborne , BH21 3LE
132.9p
+4.0p
9
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Caird Avenue New Milton , BH25 6BP
132.9p
+4.0p
10
TEXACO
Hinton, Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch. , BH23 7DS
133.9p
+5.0p

Top 10 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 Bournemouth Central, West Cliff area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
Texaco
Sandford Road, Wareham , BH20 7AQ
137.9p
BEST PRICE
2
Sainsbury's
597 Ringwood Road , BH22 9AL
137.9p
+0.0p
3
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Pennys Walk Ferndown , BH22 9TH
137.9p
+0.0p
4
Esso
A31 Dorchester Road, Wimborne , BH21 3HA
141.9p
+4.0p
5
Esso
2 Wareham Road, Wimborne , BH21 3LE
141.9p
+4.0p
6
Murco
MFG Fairmile, 204 Fairmile Road, Christchurch , BH23 2LP
141.9p
+4.0p
7
Esso
MFG West Moors, Ringwood Road, West Moors , BH22 0AD
141.9p
+4.0p
8
ESSO
Barrack Road, CHRISTCHURCH , BH23 2AY
141.9p
+4.0p
9
Shell
58 Barrack Road, Christchurch , BH23 1PQ
142.9p
+5.0p
10
TESCO
Tesco Stores Ltd Caird Avenue New Milton , BH25 6BP
142.9p
+5.0p

How to save on fuel in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff

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 Bournemouth Central, West Cliff.

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

"Bournemouth Central, West Cliff benefits from strong market competition with 17 brands operating across 52 stations, and supermarkets like Sainsbury's continue to undercut traditional forecourts."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of February 6, 2026, the cheapest station is Sainsbury's at 128.9p per litre.

There is currently a 36.1p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £19.86 per tank.

Yes, currently supermarkets (Sainsbury's) are offering the lowest prices in the area.

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: 03:08, 06 Feb 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 Bournemouth Central, West Cliff was last synchronized at 02:50 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.

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📈 7-Day Price Movement
Petrol (E10) 1p
Was: 132.6p → Now: 133.6p
Diesel (B7) Stable
Was: 142p → Now: 142.1p

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Popular Brands in Bournemouth Central, West Cliff
Sainsbury's TESCO Murco Esso ESSO