Petrol and diesel prices in Dorchester
Cheapest petrol near Dorchester right now: 176.9p at Esso MFG Winterbourne Abbas, reported 23:54 on 15 Oct. Petrol in Dorchester averages 175.7p, 1.5p above the UK average. Cheapest diesel: 199.9p at Esso MFG Winterbourne Abbas. Diesel in Dorchester averages 199.6p, 0.4p above the UK average.
- BP The Grove Service Station showed 172.9p for petrol when it last reported, on 9 Oct. That price may have changed.
- BP The Grove Service Station showed 197.9p for diesel when it last reported, on 9 Oct. That price may have changed.
- Petrol is 4.0p a litre cheaper in Weymouth, 7 miles away, from 172.9p.
- Supermarket forecourts in Dorchester average 174.9p for petrol, 1.0p less than other forecourts.
- 1 of 6 forecourts here reported a petrol price in the last 3 days. Older prices show the date they were reported.
- Dorchester is in the Dorset council area, 99th dearest of 354 for petrol in the council league table, averaging 175.9p.
Distance in miles from Dorchester town centre, as the crow flies. Showing stations within 5 miles.
Distance in miles from Dorchester town centre, as the crow flies. Showing stations within 5 miles.
Price trend
We started recording daily average prices in Dorchester on 16 October 2026. The trend chart appears here once there are a few days of data.
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All petrol stations in Dorchester
7 petrol stations with a Dorchester address, cheapest petrol first.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP The Grove Service StationLoders Forecourt Ltd, the Grove, Dorchester, Dt1 1xu, Dorchester, DT1 1XU | 172.9p | 197.9p | 9 Oct |
| Tesco Dorchester SuperstoreWeymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2RY · Open 24 hours | 174.9p | 199.9p | 2 Oct |
| Shell Dorchester29b London Road, Dorchester, DT1 1NF · Open 24 hours | 174.9p | 199.9p | 13 Oct |
| Texaco Maiden Newton Service StationMaiden Newton Service Station, Dorchester Road, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dt2 0ba, Dorchester, DT2 0BA | 176.9p | 199.9p | 2 Oct |
| Esso MFG Winterbourne AbbasBridport Road - W Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 9LJ · Open 24 hours | 176.9p | 199.9p | 15 Oct |
| Murco Long Ash Service Station LtdLong Ash Service Station, Dorchester, DT2 9NW | 177.9p | 199.9p | 24 Sept |
| Rampisham GarageRampisham Garage, Dorchester, DT2 0HT | – | – | – |
Supermarket fuel prices in Dorchester
One supermarket forecourt in Dorchester, cheapest petrol first.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Dorchester SuperstoreWeymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2RY | 174.9p | 199.9p | 4 |
24-hour petrol stations in Dorchester
3 stations sell fuel 24 hours a day in Dorchester, cheapest petrol first. Shop hours can be shorter; check the station page.
| Station | Petrol | Diesel | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Dorchester SuperstoreWeymouth Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2RY | 174.9p | 199.9p | 4 |
| Shell Dorchester29b London Road, Dorchester, DT1 1NF | 174.9p | 199.9p | 4 |
| Esso MFG Winterbourne AbbasBridport Road - W Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 9LJ | 176.9p | 199.9p | <1 |
Super unleaded, premium diesel, LPG and AdBlue in Dorchester
Super unleaded (E5)
3 stations in and around Dorchester sell super unleaded (e5), averaging 189.2p a litre. The cheapest is Tesco Dorchester Superstore at 185.9p.
Premium diesel
3 stations in and around Dorchester sell premium diesel, averaging 221.6p a litre. The cheapest is Esso MFG Winterbourne Abbas at 219.9p.
LPG (autogas)
LPG pumps at BP The Grove Service Station.
AdBlue
AdBlue at the pump at Murco Long Ash Service Station Ltd.
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Questions about fuel prices in Dorchester
Where is the cheapest petrol in Dorchester?
Today the cheapest petrol near Dorchester is 176.9p a litre at Esso MFG Winterbourne Abbas, Bridport Road - W Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 9LJ.
How much is diesel in Dorchester today?
Diesel averages 199.6p a litre across 6 forecourts in Dorchester, against a UK average of 199.2p.
Which supermarket has the cheapest petrol in Dorchester?
Tesco Dorchester Superstore is cheapest at 174.9p a litre, 4 miles from the centre.
How up to date are these prices?
Forecourts report their prices to the government's Fuel Finder scheme and we refresh them twice a day. These were last updated 17:30 today. Each forecourt's table row shows the day its price was reported.
Is there a 24-hour petrol station in Dorchester?
Yes. Tesco Dorchester Superstore, Shell Dorchester and Esso MFG Winterbourne Abbas sell fuel 24 hours a day.