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Fuel prices
« on: 14 July 2006, 15:20:57 »

Prior to getting my Meega, I had (no guffaws please) a Citroen Xsara 1.9 turbo diesel estate - sh*t car but reliable and good fuel economy of approx. 45mpg.

Since I got the Omega which only averages 25-26mpg, the price of bloody fuel hasn't stopped going up, and I read in today's paper that fuel prices are set to reach a new high due to the bloody idiots in the Middle East that never stop knocking two tons of sh*t out of each other >:(

However, I found a website called petrolprices.com. Enter your post code and it will tell you where the cheapest fuel can be found in your area....how cool's that 8-) I admit that there's usually only a few pence per litre difference, but every penny counts as far as I'm concerned!
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« Reply #1 on: 14 July 2006, 15:25:55 »

Could be useful. I found that sometimes the brand of fuel can make quite a difference to economy.  I can get 20 to 30 miles more to a tank from one brand of fuel to another, which can negate the small saving per litre!
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #2 on: 14 July 2006, 15:28:45 »

Presume you have all registered on www.pipelinecard.org when it ever kicks off could be a nice little saving.
Just discovered shell still do 'points' although doesnt seem advertised, local garage should have a leaflet.

I know none of these mean much, but every little helps
(which reminds me tesco's doing 5p off a litre again with your shopping)

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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2006, 15:28:52 »

correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and  when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #4 on: 14 July 2006, 15:33:03 »

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correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and  when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

 ;D ;D ;D

Markie you part timer!!

I fill up twice a week!!!!!  :'(

And if I drive to Nottingham I fill up twice in five hours!!

And on a recent trip from Buckinghamshire I used a full tank of fuel in three hours tearing up the M1/M6!!!

My wallet hurts!!!
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #5 on: 14 July 2006, 15:35:27 »

Tescos only let me have £60 a time at Pay@pump. Asda are worse at £55 :(
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #6 on: 14 July 2006, 15:48:23 »

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correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and  when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

Once a MONTH!!!!  Luxury!
 I have to fill up at least once week just to get to and from work :'(

Mind you having just read Big Rod's reply, my heart goes out!  :o
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« Reply #7 on: 14 July 2006, 16:04:05 »

43.9 at last fill up
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« Reply #8 on: 14 July 2006, 16:10:53 »

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43.9 at last fill up

???.....is that pence per litre (in which case I'd like to know the location of your garage ;D) or mpg?
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« Reply #9 on: 14 July 2006, 16:17:38 »

bet its LPG ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 14 July 2006, 16:48:13 »

It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like
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« Reply #11 on: 14 July 2006, 16:56:27 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

sweeeeeeeeet!!  Bet it's a pleasure to floor the go faster pedal and not have to worry about the notes draining out of your wallet ;D
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #12 on: 14 July 2006, 17:00:27 »

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correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and  when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

 ;D ;D ;D

Markie you part timer!!

I fill up twice a week!!!!!  :'(

And if I drive to Nottingham I fill up twice in five hours!!

And on a recent trip from Buckinghamshire I used a full tank of fuel in three hours tearing up the M1/M6!!!

My wallet hurts!!!

ouch i bet it hurts

remember though i have another 2 cars frequently driven and thats before i go to work on a £60 travel card. ;)
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #13 on: 14 July 2006, 17:02:42 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

sweeeeeeeeet!!  Bet it's a pleasure to floor the go faster pedal and not have to worry about the notes draining out of your wallet ;D

Still have to worry because it all has to be paid for  just don't worry as much!
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Re: Fuel prices
« Reply #14 on: 14 July 2006, 17:11:49 »

Don't generally get through more than £50 a month :D
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