AS WE prepare to go and see loved ones this Christmas break, many of us will be thinking about travelling across either across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole or the country in our cars. 

Petrol prices are at their lowest in more two years, the RAC has said, with a litre of unleaded petrol now costs 142.57p on average at the pumps, a price not seen since the end of October 2021. 

It is around 10p a litre cheaper than in the run-up to last Christmas, but diesel prices have not fallen. 

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This is good news for drivers, especially as prices should continue to come down in the run-up to Christmas due to the wholesale price being significantly lower.” 

Top 10 cheapest petrol stations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.  

1. Tesco Poole, Tower Park – 136.9p unleaded – 141.9p diesel  

2. Tesco Poole, Fleetsbridge - 136.9p unleaded – 143.9p diesel  

3. Asda Canford Heath – 137.7p unleaded – 143.7p diesel  

4. Tesco Branksome – 137.9p unleaded – 145.9p diesel  

5. Sainsbury's Talbot Heath – 137.9p unleaded – 144.9p diesel 

6. Asda Lansdowne – 139.7p unleaded – 148.7p diesel  

7. Shell, Bournemouth Road – 139.9p unleaded – 147.9p diesel  

8. Esso, Kinson Road – 139.9p unleaded – 147.9p diesel  

9. Tesco, Castle Lane East – 139.9p unleaded – 148.9p diesel  

10. BP, Wallisdown Road – 139.9p unleaded – 147.9p diesel  

This data is sourced from price comparison site PetrolPrices.com. The prices are accurate as of December 21.