Cheapest fuel in Bournemouth
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Bournemouth is 167.9p a litre at Texaco, 771, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, and the cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Tesco, Poole. Across 4 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 173.9p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £92.34 — £3.30 less than filling at the Bournemouth average, and £6.05 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 167.9pTexaco
- Cheapest diesel
- 195.9pTesco
- Bournemouth average
- 173.9p+0.6p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 4within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Bournemouth
Unleaded in Bournemouth averages 173.9p, which is 0.6p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £9 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Bournemouth area is 11.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £6.05 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Bournemouth right now
Cheapest petrol in Bournemouth
4 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 173.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texaco | 167.9p | £92.34 |
| 2 | Tesco | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 3 | Tesco | 174.9p | £96.19 |
| 4 | Asda | 178.9p | £98.39 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Bournemouth
4 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 187.9p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 183.9p | £101.14 |
| 2 | Tesco | 184.9p | £101.69 |
| 3 | Texaco | 187.9p | £103.34 |
| 4 | Asda | 194.9p | £107.19 |
Cheapest diesel in Bournemouth
4 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 197.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 2 | Texaco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 3 | Tesco | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 4 | Asda | 200.9p | £110.50 |
About fuel in Bournemouth
Bournemouth and Poole share a forecourt market serving a large coastal population, with supermarket sites inland from the seafront offering the best value.
Forecourts in the Bournemouth area are operated by Tesco (2), Asda (1), Texaco (1).
Bournemouth sits in Dorset, in the South West region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Bournemouth — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Bournemouth?
Texaco, 771, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth is currently the cheapest at 167.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Texaco 771, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth (167.9p), Tesco Poole (173.9p), Tesco Poole (174.9p), Asda 157 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth (178.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Bournemouth?
Unleaded averages 173.9p a litre (£1.74) across 4 forecourts in the Bournemouth area, ranging from 167.9p to 178.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £95.64.
How much is diesel in Bournemouth?
Diesel averages 197.4p a litre across 4 forecourts in the Bournemouth area. The cheapest is 195.9p at Tesco, Poole, and the most expensive nearby is 200.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Bournemouth than the rest of the UK?
Bournemouth averages 173.9p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +0.6p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Bournemouth?
Save your regular forecourts as favourites in the free CheapestFuel iOS app and turn on price-drop notifications. You will get a push alert when one of them cuts its price.
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.