Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 166.9p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 167.4p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.3p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 186.7p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 194.9p 0.2% (-0.3p) 7d avg: 195.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 216.4p Prices stable |
Fuel Price Check Analysis – Week of April 28, 2026 Petrol (E10) 166.9p 0.5% (-0.9p) 7d avg: 167.4p Prices dipping | Super Unleaded (E5) 186.3p 0.4% (-0.7p) 7d avg: 186.7p Prices stable | Diesel (B7) 194.9p 0.2% (-0.3p) 7d avg: 195.1p Prices stable | Super Diesel (SDV) 216.4p 0% (-0.1p) 7d avg: 216.4p Prices stable |

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

A comprehensive breakdown of fuel prices in the Dorchester 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 Thursday, 5th November 2026 at 12:15
10
Local Stations
13
Brands (DT Area)
28.0p
Max Price Gap
#105
UK Ranking REGION
Key Takeaways
  • Cheapest petrol: 155.9p at TESCO
  • Potential savings: Up to £15.40 per tank
  • 31 stations tracked across 13 brands
  • Prices have decreased 4.9p this week

Motorists in Dorchester are currently paying above-average prices compared to other UK regions. Over the past week, E10 petrol prices in DT have Decreased 4.9p (2.8%)

According to our latest data feed from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), selecting the right forecourt in Dorchester could save you up to 28.0p per litre. For an average 55-litre family car, that's a saving of over £15.40 on a single tank.

Market Competition: Moderate competition

Competition Level: High

Dorchester has 31 active fuel stations across 13 different brands, with a brand diversity index of 0.42 - indicating healthy market competition.

The price spread between cheapest and average stations is 15.5p, revealing significant price differences - shop around to save!

Today's Best Value

Cheapest E10 Petrol in Dorchester, Dorchester:
155.9p at TESCO, WEYMOUTH AVE, DORCHESTER, ENGLAND

Cheapest B7 Diesel in Dorchester, Dorchester:
168.9p at BP, THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, UK

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

Fuel Type Availability

E10
Unleaded (E10)
Widely available
30 / 31 Stations (96.8%)
E5
Super Unleaded (E5)
Widely available
26 / 31 Stations (83.9%)
B7
Diesel (B7)
Widely available
30 / 31 Stations (96.8%)
SDV
Premium Diesel
Moderate availability
16 / 31 Stations (51.6%)

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations (E10)

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

PETROL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
TESCO
WEYMOUTH AVE, DORCHESTER, ENGLAND , DT1 2RY
155.9p
BEST PRICE
2
BP
THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, UK , DT1 1XU
155.9p
+0.0p
3
SHELL
29B LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM , DT1 1NF
158.9p
+3.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, STOUR PARK, BLANDFORD ST. MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, ENGLAND , DT11 9PU
158.9p
+3.0p
5
Golf
KINGS STAG GARAGE & HIRE CENTRE, KINGS STAG, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2AZ, STURMINSTER NEWTON, England , DT10 2AZ
169.9p
+14.0p
6
BP
LODERS FORECOURT LTD, THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU, DORCHESTER, ENGLAND , DT1 1XU
172.9p
+17.0p
7
texaco
Shillingstone service station , Blendford Road , Shillingstone , DT11 0SF
174.9p
+19.0p
8
BP
MAIN ROAD A31, WINTERBORNE ZELSTON, BLANDFORD FORUM, ENGLAND , DT11 9EX
175.9p
+20.0p
9
Murco
RING STREET FILLING STATION, THORNHILL ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, England , DT10 2NQ
175.9p
+20.0p
10
Shell
DAMORY GARAGE, SALISBURY ROAD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7LP, BLANDFORD FORUM, England , DT11 7LP
183.9p
+28.0p

Top 9 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 Dorchester area.

DIESEL LEADERBOARD Live Data
1
BP
THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, UK , DT1 1XU
168.9p
BEST PRICE
2
TESCO
WEYMOUTH AVE, DORCHESTER, ENGLAND , DT1 2RY
188.9p
+20.0p
3
SHELL
29B LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM , DT1 1NF
189.9p
+21.0p
4
TESCO
TESCO STORES LTD, STOUR PARK, BLANDFORD ST. MARY, BLANDFORD FORUM, ENGLAND , DT11 9PU
190.9p
+22.0p
5
BP
LODERS FORECOURT LTD, THE GROVE, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU, DORCHESTER, ENGLAND , DT1 1XU
197.9p
+29.0p
6
BP
MAIN ROAD A31, WINTERBORNE ZELSTON, BLANDFORD FORUM, ENGLAND , DT11 9EX
198.9p
+30.0p
7
Murco
RING STREET FILLING STATION, THORNHILL ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, England , DT10 2NQ
199.9p
+31.0p
8
Golf
KINGS STAG GARAGE & HIRE CENTRE, KINGS STAG, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2AZ, STURMINSTER NEWTON, England , DT10 2AZ
203.9p
+35.0p
9
Shell
DAMORY GARAGE, SALISBURY ROAD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7LP, BLANDFORD FORUM, England , DT11 7LP
204.9p
+36.0p

How to save on fuel in Dorchester

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 Dorchester.

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

"Dorchester benefits from strong market competition with 13 brands operating across 31 stations. The recent 4.9p price drop presents excellent buying opportunities, while however, prices rank in the bottom 11% 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 November 5, 2026, the cheapest station is TESCO at 155.9p per litre.

There is currently a 28.0p difference between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Dorchester. For a standard family car, this equals a saving of £15.40 per tank.

Not currently. An independent or oil-company brand (TESCO) 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: 12:19, 05 Nov 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 Dorchester was last synchronized at 12:15 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) 4.9p
Was: 174.3p → Now: 169.4p
Diesel (B7) 2.9p
Was: 198.6p → Now: 195.7p

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Popular Brands in Dorchester
TESCO BP SHELL Golf texaco