Shell Dorchester fuel prices
Shell · DT1 1NF · Dorchester
29B London Road, Dorchester, Dorset
Unleaded here is 0.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. The Grove Service Station, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 24 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.5p above the UK average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Shell Dorchester
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Dorchester?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near DT1 1NF
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
BP
Loders Forecourt Ltd, The Grove, Dorchester, DT1 1XU, Dorchester
|
172.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
|
Tesco
Weymouth Ave, Dorchester
|
173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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How Shell Dorchester fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+0.5p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.3p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: The Grove Service Station — 0.5 mi away, save ~32p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 18 Oct
Super Unleaded
6.0% above the UK average (+11.3p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.6p)
Lowest 199.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 18 Oct
Diesel
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.7% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
Lowest 198.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 19 Oct
Super Diesel
3.5% above the UK average (+7.6p)
1.0% above the Shell national average (+2.3p)
Lowest 224.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 19 Oct
Shell Dorchester price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 174.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p −2.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p −5.0 | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +4.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 178.9p +4.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Dorchester
How much is unleaded at Shell Dorchester?
Unleaded at Shell Dorchester is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 2.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Shell Dorchester?
Diesel at Shell Dorchester is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Shell Dorchester the cheapest place for unleaded near Dorchester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Shell Dorchester is the 2nd cheapest of 3 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. The Grove Service Station, 0.5 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.32 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 24 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Dorchester open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Dorchester is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Dorchester have?
Shell Dorchester reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Dorchester change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.