Forge Garage fuel prices
Gulf · SP8 5BD · Mere
Old Wincanton Road, Gillingham, Dorset
Unleaded here is 3.2p above the UK average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Forge Garage
How much does it cost to fill up at Forge Garage?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Diesel
- £109.95
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How Forge Garage fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% above the UK average (+3.2p)
1.9% above the Gulf national average (+3.2p)
Lowest 174.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Forge Garage price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p +3.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +4.0 | |
| 169.9p +2.0 | 189.9p | |
| 167.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | |
| 166.9p +5.0 | 189.9p +5.0 | |
| 161.9p | 184.9p | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 47% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Forge Garage
How much is unleaded at Forge Garage?
Unleaded at Forge Garage is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 5 October 2026. That is 3.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
What are the opening hours of Forge Garage?
Forge Garage is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–20:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Forge Garage have?
Forge Garage reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Forge Garage change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.