Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.8% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.6p 1.6% (+3.1p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.7% (+3.5p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 167.5p 1.2% (+2p) 7d avg: 166.6p Slight rise | Super Unleaded (E5) 185.3p 0.8% (+1.4p) 7d avg: 184.6p Slight rise | Diesel (B7) 192.6p 1.6% (+3.1p) 7d avg: 191.2p Slight rise | Super Diesel (SDV) 213.3p 1.7% (+3.5p) 7d avg: 211.5p Hold off if you can |

Today’s Cheapest Petrol and Diesel in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend: The Full Report

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend 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, 18th September 2026 at 06:16
4
Local Stations
22
Brands (BH Area)
3.0p
Max Price Gap
#102
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 173.9p at ESSO
  • Potential savings: Up to £1.65 per tank
  • 63 stations tracked across 22 brands
  • Prices have decreased 1.4p this week

Motorists in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in BH have Decreased 1.4p (0.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend could save you up to 3.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £1.65 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend has 63 active fuel stations across 22 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.35 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 18.0p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Bournemouth, Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend:
173.9p at ESSO, 332/334 CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Bournemouth, Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend:
194.9p at ESSO, 332/334 CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND

Surprisingly, an independent or branded station (ESSO) has beaten the supermarkets to the top spot today.

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
63 / 63 Stations (100%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
56 / 63 Stations (88.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
62 / 63 Stations (98.4%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
40 / 63 Stations (63.5%)

Top 4 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

Here is the verified list of the most affordable places to buy standard Unleaded petrol in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend today.

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
332/334 CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND , BH8 9QW
173.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ESSO
CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, ENGLAND , BH8 9QQ
174.9p
+1.0p
3
SHELL
341-345 HOLDENHURST RD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, ENGLAND , BH8 8BS
175.9p
+2.0p
4
ASDA EXPRESS
157 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND , BH8 8DQ
176.9p
+3.0p

Top 4 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 Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
ESSO
332/334 CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND , BH8 9QW
194.9p
BEST PRICE
2
ASDA EXPRESS
157 HOLDENHURST ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND , BH8 8DQ
199.9p
+5.0p
3
ESSO
CHARMINSTER ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, ENGLAND , BH8 9QQ
199.9p
+5.0p
4
SHELL
341-345 HOLDENHURST RD, BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, ENGLAND , BH8 8BS
205.9p
+11.0p

How to save on fuel in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend

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 Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend.

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

"Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend benefits from strong market competition with 22 brands operating across 63 stations. However, prices rank in the bottom 14% nationally, suggesting room for improvement, while with a 18.0p price gap between cheapest and average stations, careful selection could save £9.90 per tank."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 18, 2026, the cheapest station is ESSO at 173.9p per litre.

There is currently a 3.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £1.65 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (ESSO) 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: 06:24, 18 Sep 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 Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend was last synchronized at 06:16 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) 1.4p
Was: 171.3p → Now: 169.9p
Diesel (B7) 2.4p
Was: 193.4p → Now: 195.8p

Visualise the Savings

View 8 local stations on our interactive map.

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Popular Brands in Malmesbury Park, Charminster, Queens Park, Strouden Park, Townsend
ESSO SHELL ASDA EXPRESS