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• Supermarket petrol: bad; 'proper': good 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Well, we all know, because people supposedly with industry knowledge like HJ regularly write it in newspaper columns, that supermarket petrol is cheap for a reason; it is poorer quality than 'proper' petrol from BP, Shell, etc. Isn't it strange that in the current wave of hysteria that Shell and Texaco petrol is alleged to have been affected just as much as supermarket petrol.
• Supermarket Petrol - Good as branded? 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Is the petrol sold at supermarkets the same quality as branded fuels? Several years ago rumours circulated that supermarket fuel was inferior to that sold by the oil giants, BP, Esso, Shell, etc.. Any one have any thoughts on this?
• Honda CRV - Petrol - Branded V Supermarket 20 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Which petrol is better for my car, branded namely Shell or supermarket namely Sainsbury's?
• Supermarket Petrol 20 May 2007 (Forum)
  Is the petrol delivered to Supermarkets different to other brands? If so what are the chemical differences and what effect do these differences have on the engine? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
• Supermarket petrol 5 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I appreciate this has been discussed many times before, and the general conclusion is simply that supermarket petrol meets the same standards as branded petrol. However in light of recent events I'm interested in looking at this issue from a couple of different angles: 1. Does the process used in producing supermarket petrol make it more likely that contaminants are introduced?
• Supermarket petrol - any difference? 23 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  After reading the papers and seeing interviews on the TV about the fire at the Buncefield fuel depot, it was said that tankers from Tesco, BP and Total were all lined up for filling along side each other to fill up from the same fuel line. This suggests to me that the petrol quality from supermarkets is the same as those from major suppliers, as they seem to get the fuel from exactly the same source. Is the idea of petrol from supermarkets being of a lower quality, really a valid point?
• supermarket petrol 27 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I remember some time ago reading that it was not a good idea to use supermarket petrol on a regular basis. Since then I've always stuck to Shell or Esso when possible. I was telling a friend this but I couldn't remember the detailed basis for it. Can you remind me? Thanks Richard
• Supermarket petrol??! 8 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Should I stick to one brand of petrol? BP? Shell? Texaco? Will supermarket petrol really hurt my car? Unleaded or Superunleaded? I'd love to hear evryones views, but especially those who work in the petrochemical industry or in vehicle research!!
• A supermarket petrol price question. 28 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Visited a well known national supermarket garage in a fair sized town nearby to mine today who are charching 99.9p per litre for unleaded. Returning to...
• petrol - a difference? 3 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Just got my Saturday Telegraph here in SW France and I see, once again, HJ is warning against using supermarket petrol. Can I recount my personal experience? Before I moved to France I ran a Honda Legend in the UK and always used Esso or Shell 95 unleaded - convenient and cost no more than at the supermarket.
• Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 1985 1.6 Supermarket Petrol 26 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Yesterday I drove my wife's Golf (which never had a knock sensor and was designed to run on 91 RON petrol) 10 miles to a supermarket with no problems. As the petrol gauge was on empty I put in 10 pounds of 95 RON petrol. Five minutes later I heard a knocking noise coming from under the bonnet only when the engine was under load.
• Supermarket petrol, is it rubbish? [Read Only] 3 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I have heard a great many folk who stay far away from supermarket petrol because they believe it is nowhere near as good as Shell or BP, etc. What do you guys think? Would I get better MPG with non-supermarket fuel? I've had my car from new and 99% of the time it gets filled up at Sainsbury's or Morrisons.
• Seat Leon - Petrol - Branded or Supermarket 16 May 2018 (Forum)
  I am expecting to receive a new 1.2 Leon in a few weeks. I have always purchased supermarket branded petrol in the past, for my secondhand purchased Fiesta Is there any advantage / improvement in using a branded or higher than basic grade petrol in a new car of this sort; is it worth it basically ?
• Petrol price - - are major supermarkets now a cartel? 2 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  There is a Shell garage on the A43 just south of Kettering which for ages has priced its fuel around 10p per litre above that of the local supermarkets. ...
• 2009 honda jazz 1200 petrol - supermarket fuel:denial of contamination 24 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Summer 2021: Vacation nightmare.Car broke down after refueling. Supermarket states no other complaints received and not accepting liability. Financially...
• Petrol stations with mini supermarkets attached 26 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  I am getting irritated by petrol stations with mini supermarkets attached. Customers drive up to a pump-fill up-then go inside to "pay" . But no no--they then do a nice slow basket shop, fill up with a take away coffee then stroll back to their car as if they've go all the time in the world.
• Supermarket Petrol 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I know this can be an emotive issue but just to let any interested party know, I received a reply to an e-mail to Sainsbury's asking if they use a detergent...
• Different Petrols ???? 18 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  They also do super unleaded ( which i normally put in ) for only 3p more then unleaded. Because of various posts here I try to avoid supermarket petrol for my 98 Primera and 04 Fabia but is there a differnce between the supermarket petrol?
• Supermarket Fuel 20 May 2023 (Forum)
    Bit late but the truth is there The fact that the stuff is sold in litres and not gallons is the biggest con Supermarkets and fuel retailers pushing diesel and petrol prices higher than needed, competition watchdog finds (msn.com)
• Petrol Stations 6 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  There is nothing more frustrating than the parked cars at pumps blocking the way out. Then you stand in a queue waiting for them to pay. Usually with one till open. If the petrol companies must make more millions from groceries, then have a seperate till for fuel payers only. As for the supermarket stations. They are usually next to a wacking great supermarket for heavens sake, do you really need to sell shopping in these petrol stations.