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Originally Posted by Nemesis
There was a suggestion doing the rounds on the web last year that said if everyone didn't fill up on a wednesday (for example) it could cripple the Petrol companies and would be more effective than the blockades a few years back.
The problem is the tax the government put on fuel - not only the money the Petrol Stations make. They tax us for buying the car, driving it on the road, putting fuel in it and now they want to introduce mileage tax! B@st@rds!
The supermarkets have the cheapest fuel and generally don't make much profit on it at all - their cash comes from all the Twix bars and chewing gum they sell and from hoping that you'll pop in for your weekly shop when you're filling up.
Obviously some of you like your premium fuels, but if you do serious miles, most will probably be happy to get the cheapest they can. Anyone got any suggestions for the best "Points" system about? Morrisons seem to offer a good one - I get a £5 voucher for every 4-5 fill ups....
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yep, but the web rumour was debunked
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Don't Buy Gas on May 15
as to cheapest fuel / best deals...
For those non-brand-followers amongst us
Yes, Morrisons do the £5 back deal - can't remember the exact details but think you're right on the 4-5 tanks worth.
So roughly £200-£250 of fuel gets you £5
Tesco are one of the other obvious ones, with club card points.
I usually fill up here (as it's convient for me).
In the last 3 months, according to my statement, I got 407 points
That's probably over about 10-12 fill ups.
Which means they gave me...
Hey, hang on
£4.07 for the £500-£600 of fuel!
Morrisons....
Although, to be fair, Tesco often tun the 5p off per litre if you spend more than £50 on groceries offer, so that adds up to about £2.40 off a full tank.