aris Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Gone to 126.9 at my local Esso. I'm sure it was 128.9 on Monday. I'm wondering how long it will last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 That's a good price it's 130.9 around here and 135.9 up the road in Towcester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 seen it at 128.9 typically filled up on friday at 130.9 reports of 5p cut were in the media.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 95pL at farm foods 74pl at cost Co For veg oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Filled up yesterday at my local Esso just outside Stroud and it was 129.9 which is about 3p cheaper than than the p-poor 3rd rate diesel at the local Tesco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Sainsburys, Nantwich today £1.28 per litre - the queues were amazing at times ! Going the right way though. Sadly, I paid £132 at a Spar yesterday for some, maybe 8 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 http://www.petrolprices.com This is a good website for checking out local prices to you. You can set it to Petrol or Diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 £1.30 /ltr at Murco. I don't use supermarket diesel, after reading all the reports about it not being good quality. It does'nt harm your engine, but according to these reports, decreases your miles per gallon usage, which wipes out the savings per ltr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 £1.30 /ltr at Murco. I don't use supermarket diesel, after reading all the reports about it not being good quality. It does'nt harm your engine, but according to these reports, decreases your miles per gallon usage, which wipes out the savings per ltr. my brother delivers fuel to garages and some supermarkets the fuel comes from the same tanks at the refinery so no difference at all.atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 my brother delivers fuel to garages and some supermarkets the fuel comes from the same tanks at the refinery so no difference at all.atb That's what I read. Other's have suggested that some of the tanks have different compartments. I don't know if this is true or not. Some reports: http://www.autofuelfix.com/blog/supermarket-fuel-vs-branded-fuel-whats-difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 my brother delivers fuel to garages and some supermarkets the fuel comes from the same tanks at the refinery so no difference at all.atb Same tanks, same fuel, different additives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 £1.30 /ltr at Murco. I don't use supermarket diesel, after reading all the reports about it not being good quality. It does'nt harm your engine, but according to these reports, decreases your miles per gallon usage, which wipes out the savings per ltr. At least you are supporting the local refinery http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-28580668 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I find they put the prices down to get ever one on there side , then put it up a penny or two more than it was a couple of weeks later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 At least you are supporting the local refinery http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-28580668 Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I avoid Tesco as much on principle as their diesel quality. When they 1st arrived here the prices were much the cheapest for miles around. Within a year about 10 local filling stations had closed down so those nice folks at Tesco put their prices up. My diesel is quieter, smoother, pulls better and goes noticeably further on standard grade Esso. Whatever the tanker drivers might say, all 3 of my sons and I agree that our cars run better and further on branded fuel such as Esso. Also around here it's cheaper than the local Tesco and I still get clubcard points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 A good tread on Hones John! http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=89013 Confusion reigns it appears, or does it? Mon 24 Jan 2011 11:39 Diesel - Supermarket or Brand - gfewster It's all the same stuff guys. It all comes from the same refineries. They all chuck their branded additives in, but they make no difference and it's only to give the advertising boys something to talk about in the adverts. Seriously, if they didn't then what would they put in the adverts? "Fill up at Shell. We have diesel and petrol. And pasties." Not that BP or Shell would want you believing that. As someone near the top of the thread says, do the maths. You might think you notice a difference, but that is inbuilt human bias and the numbers will show no difference. The only way you'll ever notice a difference is if one filling station goes onto (or comes off) winter diesel sooner than another, then you'll be getting slightly different stuff at different places. My numbers show slightly lower mpg in winter, but whether that's a difference in winter diesel or just the effect of lower ambient temperature, I don't know. LikeReply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 There is an old thread about this: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/259085-premium-petroldiesel-any-difference/ A fair few noticed a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sainsburys, Nantwich today £1.28 per litre - the queues were amazing at times ! Going the right way though. Sadly, I paid £132 at a Spar yesterday for some, maybe 8 miles away. Sainsburys are also doing 12p a liter of with a coupon,got 100l this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I use Millers fuel additive in my truck, there is a noticeable difference in pulling power, smoothness of the engine and mileage per gallon. But I think we have been down this route before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 This is why: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29594761 Way under $100 a barrel. One thing you can be sure - it will be an excuse to add a few more pennies tax on fuel come April, then when the oil price goes up again, they can blame that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Same tanks, same fuel, different additives... This is true, however it gets down to the percentage and the quality of the additive. If you say 5% additive, you have to ask yourself, what is the value of that 5%? because for each litre you are paying the derv rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Around here the name brand diesel is the same price or within a penny of the supermarkets. My local Esso is the cheapest of them all - currently 125.9 - 1p less than the supermarketsl. Why risk it with supermarket fuel when it is virtually the same price elsewhere? Edited October 13, 2014 by aris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Around here the name brand diesel is the same price or within a penny of the supermarkets. My local Esso is the cheapest of them all - currently 125.9 - 1p less than the supermarketsl. Why risk it with supermarket fuel when it is virtually the same price elsewhere? Arent there some minimum standards for deisel like BS or whatever? I have used Sainsburys for years with no problems - I know Shell smells a lot more but I put that down to the source of the oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 A good tread on Hones John! http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=89013 Confusion reigns it appears, or does it? Mon 24 Jan 2011 11:39 Diesel - Supermarket or Brand - gfewster It's all the same stuff guys. It all comes from the same refineries. They all chuck their branded additives in, but they make no difference and it's only to give the advertising boys something to talk about in the adverts. Seriously, if they didn't then what would they put in the adverts? "Fill up at Shell. We have diesel and petrol. And pasties." Not that BP or Shell would want you believing that. As someone near the top of the thread says, do the maths. You might think you notice a difference, but that is inbuilt human bias and the numbers will show no difference. The only way you'll ever notice a difference is if one filling station goes onto (or comes off) winter diesel sooner than another, then you'll be getting slightly different stuff at different places. My numbers show slightly lower mpg in winter, but whether that's a difference in winter diesel or just the effect of lower ambient temperature, I don't know. I thought the drop in mpg was down to me fitting the winter tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Arent there some minimum standards for deisel like BS or whatever? I have used Sainsburys for years with no problems - I know Shell smells a lot more but I put that down to the source of the oil? Never noticed a difference in smell I know that Shell premium diesel is a blend of regular and synthetic fuels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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