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MOTORISTS in Andover are paying over the odds for petrol and diesel even though the price of oil has fallen below $100 a barrel on world markets.
On Tuesday Tesco was selling unleaded petrol at 113.9p which is 4p a litre more than supermarkets are charging in other market towns.
Now Andover motorist Tony Holland wants people to campaign for fairer prices.
"I am especially concerned that pensioners, families on low incomes and people like support workers who use their own vehicles to deliver social care appear to have to pay a premium simply because they live in Andover," he said
"For these groups in particular it is an avoidable extra burden that could lead to financial difficulty when added to the wide range of other price increases in the last 12 months.
"Maybe Tesco, who are also wanting to build a warehouse in this town, should be asked to explain the wide variation in their prices and particularly why prices in Andover are so high."
In Frome, Somerset, where there are three suppliers for the 27,000 population ASDA was charging 109.9p on Tuesday, while in Warminster, Wiltshire, where there are three suppliers for 17,500 people, Morrisons, were also charging 109.9p per litre.
The 4p difference means that an Andover motorist travelling 15,000 miles a year in a 40 miles-per-gallon car pays £68.10 more for fuel than someone in Frome.
Test Valley Borough Council is also concerned about high fuel prices and has backed a call from Andover councillor Phil North to introduce a fair fuel stabiliser which reduces duty when prices increase.
His motion noted that high fuel prices are having an adverse effect on individuals, businesses and public bodies.
When asked about the 4p differential a Tesco spokesman said: "We check the prices at our own petrol stations versus our competitors daily, and we are confident that the local customer is getting a great deal on fuel.
"As with the vast majority of petrol retailers in the UK, including the oil majors, such as BP, Shell, and Esso, and other supermarket groups, Tesco does not operate with one national price.
"Our clear goal for customers is to endeavour to be competitive on petrol and diesel in the local catchment area for each store.
"Over an extended period of time we would expect to offer great value on fuel, with the added benefit of Clubcard points.
"We appreciate that it is the customer who decides whether or not our prices are competitive.
"They have the right to choose where they shop for their fuel.
"Every single one of our petrol stations has local competition.
"If we are not competitive in that locality, then our customers could choose to fill their cars elsewhere."
7:40am Friday 19th September 2008
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CommentPosted by: Victor, Andover on 9:00am Fri 19 Sep 08
Has anyone else noticed that Tesco spokespersons make the same sort of statements as Labour spokespersons? Any answers are full of spin and deflections.
Tesco used to say that our petrol cost more than other nearby towns because we were at "the end" of the supply run. Now we're meant to thank them as they "give" us Clubcard points!!
Has anyone else noticed that Tesco spokespersons make the same sort of statements as Labour spokespersons? Any answers are full of spin and deflections.
Tesco used to say that our petrol cost more than other nearby towns because we were at "the end" of the supply run. Now we're meant to thank them as they "give" us Clubcard points!!
Posted by: W. Watkin, Clatford on 9:09am Fri 19 Sep 08
The big question I ask is Why do people still go to Tesco, ?. This has been a plant in Andover for years . I pay more for my fuel because I choose to go to my local filling station who is mainly interested in providing a service. Tesco customers also have chosen so they cannot really complain. Stop buying then the tune will change .
The big question I ask is Why do people still go to Tesco, ?. This has been a plant in Andover for years . I pay more for my fuel because I choose to go to my local filling station who is mainly interested in providing a service. Tesco customers also have chosen so they cannot really complain. Stop buying then the tune will change .
Posted by: Brent, Andover on 10:11am Fri 19 Sep 08
Why don't Tesco stop being so meek and take the lead and be the first garage in Andover to reduce the price and other garages will follow. It is a real cop out to say they match local prices, why not be the leader.
Why don't Tesco stop being so meek and take the lead and be the first garage in Andover to reduce the price and other garages will follow. It is a real cop out to say they match local prices, why not be the leader.
Posted by: Lisa, Andover on 10:39am Fri 19 Sep 08
I live in Andover and shop at Tesco here but I never buy petrol from the garage. I work in Winchester and use the Tesco petrol garage there to fill up every week because they are consistantly 3-4 pence per litre cheaper than the Andover store.
I live in Andover and shop at Tesco here but I never buy petrol from the garage. I work in Winchester and use the Tesco petrol garage there to fill up every week because they are consistantly 3-4 pence per litre cheaper than the Andover store.
Posted by: Paul, Andover on 10:45am Fri 19 Sep 08
I am amazed (or perhaps not) it has taken until now for for this issue to be highlighted in the Advertiser. This price differential has been the same for years as Tesco have a monopoly in the town. I personally always purchase my fuel in either Winchester or Newbury where the price is consistenly lower, and where surprisingly there is competition between supermarkets. Could the Advertiser start a crusade on behalf of the good folk of Andover at the risk of advertising revenue?
I am amazed (or perhaps not) it has taken until now for for this issue to be highlighted in the Advertiser. This price differential has been the same for years as Tesco have a monopoly in the town. I personally always purchase my fuel in either Winchester or Newbury where the price is consistenly lower, and where surprisingly there is competition between supermarkets. Could the Advertiser start a crusade on behalf of the good folk of Andover at the risk of advertising revenue?
Posted by: A Drage, Andover on 11:48am Fri 19 Sep 08
Paul, I wrote to the AA, and the letter was published, some time ago urging the AA to take up this cause and highlighting the total silence from both Andover residents and our elected representatives on the matter. Nothing happended!
Whilst I, indeed we all should, welcome this new found enthusiasm by the AA [that seems linked to the megashed issue - interesting!!] - as I understand it is Tesco's pricing policy - not just for petrol - to charge what the local situation will permit. That means there is no standrd price for anything they sell and Tesco will charge what they can get away with locally. For example there is normally a difference of 3 or 4p more in the Tesco price per litre of fuel in Andover with that routinely charge in Tesco Salisbury. Why?
And we are asked to trust Tesco over their promises in relation to the adverse impacts of the megashed? Intersting! Of course if ASDA had been allowed to build its new store on the airfield with a petrol station - well I rest my case.
Paul, I wrote to the AA, and the letter was published, some time ago urging the AA to take up this cause and highlighting the total silence from both Andover residents and our elected representatives on the matter. Nothing happended!
Whilst I, indeed we all should, welcome this new found enthusiasm by the AA - as I understand it is Tesco's pricing policy - not just for petrol - to charge what the local situation will permit. That means there is no standrd price for anything they sell and Tesco will charge what they can get away with locally. For example there is normally a difference of 3 or 4p more in the Tesco price per litre of fuel in Andover with that routinely charge in Tesco Salisbury. Why?
And we are asked to trust Tesco over their promises in relation to the adverse impacts of the megashed? Intersting! Of course if ASDA had been allowed to build its new store on the airfield with a petrol station - well I rest my case.
Posted by: Phil, Andover on 2:47pm Fri 19 Sep 08
[quote][bold]A Drage[/bold] wrote:
Paul, I wrote to the AA, and the letter was published, some time ago urging the AA to take up this cause and highlighting the total silence from both Andover residents and our elected representatives on the matter. Nothing happended! Whilst I, indeed we all should, welcome this new found enthusiasm by the AA [that seems linked to the megashed issue - interesting!!] - as I understand it is Tesco\'s pricing policy - not just for petrol - to charge what the local situation will permit. That means there is no standrd price for anything they sell and Tesco will charge what they can get away with locally. For example there is normally a difference of 3 or 4p more in the Tesco price per litre of fuel in Andover with that routinely charge in Tesco Salisbury. Why? And we are asked to trust Tesco over their promises in relation to the adverse impacts of the megashed? Intersting! Of course if ASDA had been allowed to build its new store on the airfield with a petrol station - well I rest my case.[/quote] What has this story got to do with the Megashed??? Or are you suggesting TESCO will somehow sneak in a local refinery for petrol distribution at their new distribution centre when it is built...
A Drage wrote:
Paul, I wrote to the AA, and the letter was published, some time ago urging the AA to take up this cause and highlighting the total silence from both Andover residents and our elected representatives on the matter. Nothing happended! Whilst I, indeed we all should, welcome this new found enthusiasm by the AA - as I understand it is Tesco\'s pricing policy - not just for petrol - to charge what the local situation will permit. That means there is no standrd price for anything they sell and Tesco will charge what they can get away with locally. For example there is normally a difference of 3 or 4p more in the Tesco price per litre of fuel in Andover with that routinely charge in Tesco Salisbury. Why? And we are asked to trust Tesco over their promises in relation to the adverse impacts of the megashed? Intersting! Of course if ASDA had been allowed to build its new store on the airfield with a petrol station - well I rest my case.
What has this story got to do with the Megashed??? Or are you suggesting TESCO will somehow sneak in a local refinery for petrol distribution at their new distribution centre when it is built...
Posted by: A Drage, Andover on 3:02pm Fri 19 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Phil[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]A Drage[/bold] wrote: Paul, I wrote to the AA, and the letter was published, some time ago urging the AA to take up this cause and highlighting the total silence from both Andover residents and our elected representatives on the matter. Nothing happended! Whilst I, indeed we all should, welcome this new found enthusiasm by the AA [that seems linked to the megashed issue - interesting!!] - as I understand it is Tesco\'s pricing policy - not just for petrol - to charge what the local situation will permit. That means there is no standrd price for anything they sell and Tesco will charge what they can get away with locally. For example there is normally a difference of 3 or 4p more in the Tesco price per litre of fuel in Andover with that routinely charge in Tesco Salisbury. Why? And we are asked to trust Tesco over their promises in relation to the adverse impacts of the megashed? Intersting! Of course if ASDA had been allowed to build its new store on the airfield with a petrol station - well I rest my case.[/quote] What has this story got to do with the Megashed??? Or are you suggesting TESCO will somehow sneak in a local refinery for petrol distribution at their new distribution centre when it is built...[/quote] No Phil, although I understand that Tesco will have a substantial on-site fuel facility for their fleet of lorries on th old airfield this is not my point.
My point is the AA's new found enthusiasm for lower petrol prices in Andover, and despite previous prodes and evidence about this,seems to now arise as the megashed issue comes to a head and Tesco needs a better PR image in the town. And today's AA editiorial also alludes to this in the final two paragraphs. You and others must read into this what you will. I shall not comment further and will continue to get my petrol in Salisbury (and not from Tesco) or on the Weyhill Road.
Phil wrote:
A Drage wrote: Paul, I wrote to the AA, and the letter was published, some time ago urging the AA to take up this cause and highlighting the total silence from both Andover residents and our elected representatives on the matter. Nothing happended! Whilst I, indeed we all should, welcome this new found enthusiasm by the AA - as I understand it is Tesco\'s pricing policy - not just for petrol - to charge what the local situation will permit. That means there is no standrd price for anything they sell and Tesco will charge what they can get away with locally. For example there is normally a difference of 3 or 4p more in the Tesco price per litre of fuel in Andover with that routinely charge in Tesco Salisbury. Why? And we are asked to trust Tesco over their promises in relation to the adverse impacts of the megashed? Intersting! Of course if ASDA had been allowed to build its new store on the airfield with a petrol station - well I rest my case.
What has this story got to do with the Megashed??? Or are you suggesting TESCO will somehow sneak in a local refinery for petrol distribution at their new distribution centre when it is built...
No Phil, although I understand that Tesco will have a substantial on-site fuel facility for their fleet of lorries on th old airfield this is not my point.
My point is the AA's new found enthusiasm for lower petrol prices in Andover, and despite previous prodes and evidence about this,seems to now arise as the megashed issue comes to a head and Tesco needs a better PR image in the town. And today's AA editiorial also alludes to this in the final two paragraphs. You and others must read into this what you will. I shall not comment further and will continue to get my petrol in Salisbury (and not from Tesco) or on the Weyhill Road.
Posted by: A Casual Observer, Local on 3:46pm Fri 19 Sep 08
Paul and A Drage, it's not actually something that's new to the paper. Try doing a little research like I did from as far back as March: http://www.andoverad
vertiser.co.uk/searc
h/display.var.212987
0.0.fair_play_for_an
dover_fuel.php
Maybe your letters weren't drummed up into a frenzy, but then it's old news. Unless you would like weekly front page updates of comparative petrol prices in the area?
Paul and A Drage, it's not actually something that's new to the paper. Try doing a little research like I did from as far back as March: http://www.andoverad
vertiser.co.uk/searc
h/display.var.212987
0.0.fair_play_for_an
dover_fuel.php
Maybe your letters weren't drummed up into a frenzy, but then it's old news. Unless you would like weekly front page updates of comparative petrol prices in the area?
Posted by: A Drage, Andover on 7:19pm Fri 19 Sep 08
A Casual Observer - Thank you. Actually I wrote that letter. What is new is that the paper is actually making this an issue of this whole thing. And why now? FAIR PLAY FOR ANDOVER FUEL PRICES. Get Tesco to drop their prices to Salisbury levels, not as a one off, and keep parity with Salisbury!
A Casual Observer - Thank you. Actually I wrote that letter. What is new is that the paper is actually making this an issue of this whole thing. And why now? FAIR PLAY FOR ANDOVER FUEL PRICES. Get Tesco to drop their prices to Salisbury levels, not as a one off, and keep parity with Salisbury!
Posted by: j.walton, andover on 9:15pm Fri 19 Sep 08
Try going to Shell garage in weyhill, 2p a litre cheaper than tesco.
Try going to Shell garage in weyhill, 2p a litre cheaper than tesco.
Posted by: Disco kid, Andover on 11:51pm Fri 19 Sep 08
I expect the paper is making an issue because the subject of petrol prices was discussed by the local council thereby making it a local topic story. There's a bit about Andover councillor North's motion.
That is what local rags are supposed to do .. cover local news stories.
I expect the paper is making an issue because the subject of petrol prices was discussed by the local council thereby making it a local topic story. There's a bit about Andover councillor North's motion.
That is what local rags are supposed to do .. cover local news stories.
Posted by: yellow star, under a rock on 1:36am Sat 20 Sep 08
113.9 a litre??????
WOW,and i thought 60p a litre was bad where i live.You have my sympathy Andover.
113.9 a litre??????
WOW,and i thought 60p a litre was bad where i live.You have my sympathy Andover.
Posted by: Ken, Weyhill on 9:52am Sat 20 Sep 08
Its not just the price of fuel in Andover. I have noticed every thing from council tax to car parking and from food to shoes are all over priced. Its a good job the price of postage stamps is set nationaly or they would be more expensive in Andover too.
I suggest we all boycott Andover this Christmas for shoping!!
Its not just the price of fuel in Andover. I have noticed every thing from council tax to car parking and from food to shoes are all over priced. Its a good job the price of postage stamps is set nationaly or they would be more expensive in Andover too.
I suggest we all boycott Andover this Christmas for shoping!!
Posted by: Ann, Andover on 11:01am Sat 20 Sep 08
Hi
I am constantly frustrated with garages in this area, they are always [bold]over priced[/bold] and are often the [bold]first to increase their prices[/bold] as soon as there is a sniffff of an increase if oil prices.
Isn't is about time they started to get some morals and pay attention to the reduction in oil prices as swiftly as they do the increases!!!Oil is now as low as it was almost 12 months ago when we were paying under £1.00 a litre.
Come on ANDOVER - hit the headlines with some good news for your local residents and get those prices down then, I for one, will support my local garages.
I, like another reader never fill up in Andover, as I have the good fortune of passing several cheaper garages on my way to work - out of town.
Hi
I am constantly frustrated with garages in this area, they are always
over priced and are often the
first to increase their prices as soon as there is a sniffff of an increase if oil prices.
Isn't is about time they started to get some morals and pay attention to the reduction in oil prices as swiftly as they do the increases!!!Oil is now as low as it was almost 12 months ago when we were paying under £1.00 a litre.
Come on ANDOVER - hit the headlines with some good news for your local residents and get those prices down then, I for one, will support my local garages.
I, like another reader never fill up in Andover, as I have the good fortune of passing several cheaper garages on my way to work - out of town.
Posted by: A small Independent on 8:34pm Sat 20 Sep 08
[bold]IF AS A SMALL PETROL STATION WE WERE IN "SOUTHAMPTON"? THEN I WOULD BE BUYING MY PETROL CHEAPER AS I WOULD BE VERRRRY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL!! HOWEVER, ANDOVER CAN NOT MOVE "CLOSER" TO THETERMINAL HENC THEPRICE DIFFERENTIAL. WE PAY FOR THE CARRIAGE PER LITRE!!! SO, WHEN PEOPLE SAY "ANDOVER HAS AND IS ALWAYS DEARER" THAN IN SOUTHAMPTON OR EVEN WINCHESTER, THAT IS THE REASON WHY!!! DEARER THAN READING? THEALE TERMINAL IS CLOSE BY. ETC ETC. NOW IF WE WERE "OWNED" BY A PETROL COMPANY? WE WOUL BE A COUPLE OF PENCE CHEAPER POSSIBLY AS COMPANY OWNED SITES ARE PROVIDED AT THEIR SET PRICES. IT TRULY HURTS THAT WE GET TARRED WITH "RIP OFF" TAGS WHEN WE HONESTLY MAKE MORE ON A PACKET OF CIGARETTES THAN ON 5 LTRS OF PETROL. WE HAVE AT TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR BEEN MAKING "ONLY" 2 PENCE A LITRE. FACT!!! YET THE SUPERMARKETS STILL SAY THEY CAN AFFORD TO GIVE ANOTHER 5P PER LTR OFF WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. AND STILL BE MAKING MONEY FROM THE MOTORISTS. ITS A HARD BUSINESS, BUT, WE LOVE IT. WHY SHOULD WE CLOSE OUR SITE AND GO OUT OF BUSINESS BECAUSE THE PRESS GENERALISING PETROL STATIONS RIPPING MOTORISTS OFF??[/bold] WE ARE AN OLD FASHIONED BUSINESS. WE BELIEVE THAT GOOD SERVICE IS WHY WE SURVIVE. OUR CUSTOMERS GET "INDIVIDUAL" RESPECTFUL SERVICE AND THATS WHY THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY A COUPLE OF EXTRA PENCE.
IF AS A SMALL PETROL STATION WE WERE IN "SOUTHAMPTON"? THEN I WOULD BE BUYING MY PETROL CHEAPER AS I WOULD BE VERRRRY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL!! HOWEVER, ANDOVER CAN NOT MOVE "CLOSER" TO THETERMINAL HENC THEPRICE DIFFERENTIAL. WE PAY FOR THE CARRIAGE PER LITRE!!! SO, WHEN PEOPLE SAY "ANDOVER HAS AND IS ALWAYS DEARER" THAN IN SOUTHAMPTON OR EVEN WINCHESTER, THAT IS THE REASON WHY!!! DEARER THAN READING? THEALE TERMINAL IS CLOSE BY. ETC ETC. NOW IF WE WERE "OWNED" BY A PETROL COMPANY? WE WOUL BE A COUPLE OF PENCE CHEAPER POSSIBLY AS COMPANY OWNED SITES ARE PROVIDED AT THEIR SET PRICES. IT TRULY HURTS THAT WE GET TARRED WITH "RIP OFF" TAGS WHEN WE HONESTLY MAKE MORE ON A PACKET OF CIGARETTES THAN ON 5 LTRS OF PETROL. WE HAVE AT TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR BEEN MAKING "ONLY" 2 PENCE A LITRE. FACT!!! YET THE SUPERMARKETS STILL SAY THEY CAN AFFORD TO GIVE ANOTHER 5P PER LTR OFF WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. AND STILL BE MAKING MONEY FROM THE MOTORISTS. ITS A HARD BUSINESS, BUT, WE LOVE IT. WHY SHOULD WE CLOSE OUR SITE AND GO OUT OF BUSINESS BECAUSE THE PRESS GENERALISING PETROL STATIONS RIPPING MOTORISTS OFF?? WE ARE AN OLD FASHIONED BUSINESS. WE BELIEVE THAT GOOD SERVICE IS WHY WE SURVIVE. OUR CUSTOMERS GET "INDIVIDUAL" RESPECTFUL SERVICE AND THATS WHY THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY A COUPLE OF EXTRA PENCE.
Posted by: John, Andover on 10:15pm Sat 20 Sep 08
I'm sure there are plenty of people out there prepared to pay more for fuel from a small independent garage. I try to support them. What is surprising about this news is that two towns smaller than Andover, with fewer filling stations, and about the same distance away from a refinery can have a more competitive market and a 4p a litre better deal, from supermarkets, than we can in Andover. Perhaps our MP should ask the companies involved why Andover is being taken for an expensive ride.
I heard on the radio that Morrisons and Asda are now charging only 106.9p!
I'm sure there are plenty of people out there prepared to pay more for fuel from a small independent garage. I try to support them. What is surprising about this news is that two towns smaller than Andover, with fewer filling stations, and about the same distance away from a refinery can have a more competitive market and a 4p a litre better deal, from supermarkets, than we can in Andover. Perhaps our MP should ask the companies involved why Andover is being taken for an expensive ride.
I heard on the radio that Morrisons and Asda are now charging only 106.9p!
Posted by: Darius Midwinter, London on 11:23am Mon 22 Sep 08
Our local tesco (saffron walden) is charging 125.9 for diesel despite the big reductions in oil recently.
They were quick enough to put it up, though.
Then they have the cheek to give money off IF tou spend over 50 pounds, an offer they`ve `been doing for years.
A local garage is selling diesel for 120.9, yet the Tesco garage is still full of people filling up.
Add this to the fact that the food store has DOUBLED the price of many of it`s "budget" range over the last few months, it`s obscene they should feign any "sympathy" for people up against hard times!
Our local tesco (saffron walden) is charging 125.9 for diesel despite the big reductions in oil recently.
They were quick enough to put it up, though.
Then they have the cheek to give money off IF tou spend over 50 pounds, an offer they`ve `been doing for years.
A local garage is selling diesel for 120.9, yet the Tesco garage is still full of people filling up.
Add this to the fact that the food store has DOUBLED the price of many of it`s "budget" range over the last few months, it`s obscene they should feign any "sympathy" for people up against hard times!
Posted by: Mrs Jeffrey on 12:30pm Mon 22 Sep 08
I was in Portsmouth on Saturday and saw that petrol in Sainsburys was 106.9, 7p a litre cheaper than Tescos! Asda claim their petrol prices are the same nationwide, why can't Tescos do this?
I was in Portsmouth on Saturday and saw that petrol in Sainsburys was 106.9, 7p a litre cheaper than Tescos! Asda claim their petrol prices are the same nationwide, why can't Tescos do this?
Posted by: Alan, Andover on 1:20pm Mon 22 Sep 08
What I was hoping for when Sainsburys opened, was that they would buy Monroes (approach) garage as it is adjacent to the new store and we would all benifit from the price war that would follow with a Sainsburys garage directly opposite a Tesco garage.
What I was hoping for when Sainsburys opened, was that they would buy Monroes (approach) garage as it is adjacent to the new store and we would all benifit from the price war that would follow with a Sainsburys garage directly opposite a Tesco garage.
Posted by: Retailer, Andover on 4:37pm Mon 22 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Alan[/bold] wrote:
What I was hoping for when Sainsburys opened, was that they would buy Monroes (approach) garage as it is adjacent to the new store and we would all benifit from the price war that would follow with a Sainsburys garage directly opposite a Tesco garage.[/quote] FOLKS. PRICE WARS ARE THE CAUSE OF MANY INDEPENDENT RETAILERS OUT OF BUSINESS. WHERE HAVE ALL OUR , BUTCHERS? BAKERS? FISHMOMGERS GONE? TO THE SUPERMARKETS THATS WHERE! SMALL FAMILY HOPS AND BUSINESS' OFFER FAR MORE PERSONAL SERVICE. I FIND THAT THEY CARE MORE THAN MULTI-CHAINS. COME ON. LETS SEE MORE SUPPORT FOR OUR "LOCALS"? DONT LET THE SUPERMARKETS CONTROL EVERY THING!!
Alan wrote:
What I was hoping for when Sainsburys opened, was that they would buy Monroes (approach) garage as it is adjacent to the new store and we would all benifit from the price war that would follow with a Sainsburys garage directly opposite a Tesco garage.
FOLKS. PRICE WARS ARE THE CAUSE OF MANY INDEPENDENT RETAILERS OUT OF BUSINESS. WHERE HAVE ALL OUR , BUTCHERS? BAKERS? FISHMOMGERS GONE? TO THE SUPERMARKETS THATS WHERE! SMALL FAMILY HOPS AND BUSINESS' OFFER FAR MORE PERSONAL SERVICE. I FIND THAT THEY CARE MORE THAN MULTI-CHAINS. COME ON. LETS SEE MORE SUPPORT FOR OUR "LOCALS"? DONT LET THE SUPERMARKETS CONTROL EVERY THING!!
Posted by: Alan, Andover on 4:51pm Mon 22 Sep 08
When it comes to fuel, most people are able to fill their own car up and do not need 'a more personal service'. Its not like we need help deciding whether to buy this type of fuel or that type. All we want is the cheapest fuel going, I dont care who sells it, if its cheap I'll buy it.
When it comes to fuel, most people are able to fill their own car up and do not need 'a more personal service'. Its not like we need help deciding whether to buy this type of fuel or that type. All we want is the cheapest fuel going, I dont care who sells it, if its cheap I'll buy it.
Posted by: Jimmy, Andover on 9:22pm Mon 22 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Alan[/bold] wrote:
What I was hoping for when Sainsburys opened, was that they would buy Monroes (approach) garage as it is adjacent to the new store and we would all benifit from the price war that would follow with a Sainsburys garage directly opposite a Tesco garage.[/quote] When the dump moves to Walworth, there is talk about Sainsburys turning the current site into a fuel station.
Which hopefully should be good news
Alan wrote:
What I was hoping for when Sainsburys opened, was that they would buy Monroes (approach) garage as it is adjacent to the new store and we would all benifit from the price war that would follow with a Sainsburys garage directly opposite a Tesco garage.
When the dump moves to Walworth, there is talk about Sainsburys turning the current site into a fuel station.
Which hopefully should be good news
Posted by: noelj, sunny hants on 10:57pm Mon 22 Sep 08
I am sorry but we are all being held to ransom by all the oil companies not just good old Tesco's all prices should be a uniformed throughout the uk and that includes motorway services. but Mr Darling has set his sights on putting the 2p on due to the barrel price drop!!!!!We should boycott Tesco's or any garage that sits on over zealous pricing ful stop
I am sorry but we are all being held to ransom by all the oil companies not just good old Tesco's all prices should be a uniformed throughout the uk and that includes motorway services. but Mr Darling has set his sights on putting the 2p on due to the barrel price drop!!!!!We should boycott Tesco's or any garage that sits on over zealous pricing ful stop
Posted by: Paul, Andover on 6:24pm Tue 23 Sep 08
Tesco in Andover charge what they do for petrol because they can, its that simple. There is no hidden cost to defray, independents are dearer because they don't trade in the volumes Tesco does. If you do the sums the prices are pitched as high as they can get them without it being cheaper to drive to Salisbury, Newbury, Winchester etc. since most drivers would burn the saving in fuel getting there & back. I check Petrol busters & fill up outside Andover whenever I can see a price advantage in doing so.
Tesco in Andover charge what they do for petrol because they can, its that simple. There is no hidden cost to defray, independents are dearer because they don't trade in the volumes Tesco does. If you do the sums the prices are pitched as high as they can get them without it being cheaper to drive to Salisbury, Newbury, Winchester etc. since most drivers would burn the saving in fuel getting there & back. I check Petrol busters & fill up outside Andover whenever I can see a price advantage in doing so.
Posted by: Rob, Andover on 8:10pm Tue 23 Sep 08
I share a lot of peoples disgust at Andovers fuel prices. Hence I buy 98% of my fuel at Portsmouth where I work. today I paid 106.7 per litre.
A few points:
"An independant" stated that due to our distance from the refinery Andover must pay more for fuel, and it's all geographic. In my opinion NO!. A friend of mine on a recent trip to very, very rural Wales,which was much further from any refinery than we are, filled up with diesel which was some 7p cheaper than ours. Romsey is nearer to the refinery than we are, yet they are the same price as us????...go figure.
Secondly, Tesco's state that "They reveiw prices daily to be as competative as possible". What this means is. "We review prices daily and charge as much as we can get away with!". This is echoed by a recent trip to Tesco's Portsmouth about 8 weeks ago. The forecourt was closed whilst I was filling up, so that the price could be put up by 4p per litre, just because 3 other garages in the local area had put their petrol up.
Due to Asda opening in the town, Tesco now have competition, and unfortunatley for them they are dying on their feet.
Tesco if you want to get people back into the store start by reducing petrol prices. DO NOT use the excuse of "local market conditions". You are the market leader. You put your prices down everyone will follow, and this will instill local confidence in your store, not just the forecourt. I'm afraid people at the moment are voting with their feet...including me!
I share a lot of peoples disgust at Andovers fuel prices. Hence I buy 98% of my fuel at Portsmouth where I work. today I paid 106.7 per litre.
A few points:
"An independant" stated that due to our distance from the refinery Andover must pay more for fuel, and it's all geographic. In my opinion NO!. A friend of mine on a recent trip to very, very rural Wales,which was much further from any refinery than we are, filled up with diesel which was some 7p cheaper than ours. Romsey is nearer to the refinery than we are, yet they are the same price as us????...go figure.
Secondly, Tesco's state that "They reveiw prices daily to be as competative as possible". What this means is. "We review prices daily and charge as much as we can get away with!". This is echoed by a recent trip to Tesco's Portsmouth about 8 weeks ago. The forecourt was closed whilst I was filling up, so that the price could be put up by 4p per litre, just because 3 other garages in the local area had put their petrol up.
Due to Asda opening in the town, Tesco now have competition, and unfortunatley for them they are dying on their feet.
Tesco if you want to get people back into the store start by reducing petrol prices. DO NOT use the excuse of "local market conditions". You are the market leader. You put your prices down everyone will follow, and this will instill local confidence in your store, not just the forecourt. I'm afraid people at the moment are voting with their feet...including me!
Posted by: Ken, Weyhill on 10:00pm Fri 26 Sep 08
I a am amazed ! Excuses excuses. Newbury is further from the oil refinery than ANDOVER but thier fuel is cheaper.
I a am amazed ! Excuses excuses. Newbury is further from the oil refinery than ANDOVER but thier fuel is cheaper.
Posted by: The Lev, Andover on 8:08am Tue 30 Sep 08
I must admit when this article made headlines in the Andover Advertiser, I was a little surprised.
I started commuting from Fareham to Andover back in September 2005 and I very quickly realised that Andover was 4-5p per litre dearer then my local garages (Shell Titchfield & Tesco Whiteley), and this I presumed was just an accepted fact.
So, why has it taken this long (at least three years) for this to become news-worthy?
Also, it's not just Tesco, Shell Weyhill & BP Approach are usually the exact same price.
At the end of the day there is a simple answer, use your feet (well, wheels) and buy your fuel in other towns (if you are passing a cheaper town).
I must admit when this article made headlines in the Andover Advertiser, I was a little surprised.
I started commuting from Fareham to Andover back in September 2005 and I very quickly realised that Andover was 4-5p per litre dearer then my local garages (Shell Titchfield & Tesco Whiteley), and this I presumed was just an accepted fact.
So, why has it taken this long (at least three years) for this to become news-worthy?
Also, it's not just Tesco, Shell Weyhill & BP Approach are usually the exact same price.
At the end of the day there is a simple answer, use your feet (well, wheels) and buy your fuel in other towns (if you are passing a cheaper town).
Posted by: Alan, Andover on 2:42pm Tue 30 Sep 08
I see Tescos profits are up by 11.3%. Tesco say;
Excluding petrol, like-for-like sales - which strip out the impact of new stores - were up 3.7% in UK stores.
Does this mean a large chunk of thier profits come from fuel?
Well done Andover, you are making Tesco shareholders wealthier by the day.
I see Tescos profits are up by 11.3%. Tesco say;
Excluding petrol, like-for-like sales - which strip out the impact of new stores - were up 3.7% in UK stores.
Does this mean a large chunk of thier profits come from fuel?
Well done Andover, you are making Tesco shareholders wealthier by the day.
Posted by: A Casual Observer, local on 12:16pm Wed 1 Oct 08
Dear A Drage - I'm an idiot, and this humble pie tastes bitter.
On another note, I was down in Poole on Friday and saw that even though prices have been reduced around here, they are still 6p a litre dearer than down there.
Tesco's really have Andover by the short and curly's and until a reasonable opponent steps up to the plate they will continue to dictate the pricing.
Asda shook things up when they arrived and loosened Tesco's stranglehold, do you reckon they could squeeze a garage forecourt into their site and make our prices match everywhere else? Shame.
Dear A Drage - I'm an idiot, and this humble pie tastes bitter.
On another note, I was down in Poole on Friday and saw that even though prices have been reduced around here, they are still 6p a litre dearer than down there.
Tesco's really have Andover by the short and curly's and until a reasonable opponent steps up to the plate they will continue to dictate the pricing.
Asda shook things up when they arrived and loosened Tesco's stranglehold, do you reckon they could squeeze a garage forecourt into their site and make our prices match everywhere else? Shame.
Posted by: A Drage, Andover on 12:25pm Thu 2 Oct 08
Dear Casual Observer – thank you and accepted! And I only wish that others who correspond on these blogs were so honest and magnanimous as you; it does you great credit.
Yes I fully agree that Andover is being overcharged for fuel, and has been for years. Meanwhile I doubt that Asda will ever be allowed to build a petrol station on its present site – one can only imagine who might object? Nor should one hold one’s breath over Sainsbury building a petrol station near their new store for, if the experience of Basingstoke is anything to go by, they do not have an aggressive pricing policy to match that of Asda; rather their prices appear to more closely mirror that of Tesco. Andover and its residents are the losers here. Of course had Asda been allowed to build on the old airfield no doubt we would have a petrol station and prices to match.
Dear Casual Observer – thank you and accepted! And I only wish that others who correspond on these blogs were so honest and magnanimous as you; it does you great credit.
Yes I fully agree that Andover is being overcharged for fuel, and has been for years. Meanwhile I doubt that Asda will ever be allowed to build a petrol station on its present site – one can only imagine who might object? Nor should one hold one’s breath over Sainsbury building a petrol station near their new store for, if the experience of Basingstoke is anything to go by, they do not have an aggressive pricing policy to match that of Asda; rather their prices appear to more closely mirror that of Tesco. Andover and its residents are the losers here. Of course had Asda been allowed to build on the old airfield no doubt we would have a petrol station and prices to match.
Posted by: Phil, Andover on 10:16pm Fri 3 Oct 08
"Of course had Asda been allowed to build on the old airfield no doubt we would have a petrol station and prices to match"
A Drage, Since when was it suggested a Hyper hyper market would occupy the old airfield sight.. I thought that was earmarked for the Goodmans Distribution Centre Development!
Going back to the petrol pricing, people should really vote with their wallets. I personally won't spend a single penny with Tescos on petrol or foodstuffs. If everybody else followed suit, well who knows?
"Of course had Asda been allowed to build on the old airfield no doubt we would have a petrol station and prices to match"
A Drage, Since when was it suggested a Hyper hyper market would occupy the old airfield sight.. I thought that was earmarked for the Goodmans Distribution Centre Development!
Going back to the petrol pricing, people should really vote with their wallets. I personally won't spend a single penny with Tescos on petrol or foodstuffs. If everybody else followed suit, well who knows?
Posted by: JON, Andover on 9:36pm Sun 5 Oct 08
As of Sunday ASDA and Morrisons are charging 105.9p for unleaded and 116.9 for diesel.
As of Sunday ASDA and Morrisons are charging 105.9p for unleaded and 116.9 for diesel.
Posted by: alan, Andover on 12:55pm Mon 6 Oct 08
Crude oil is $91 per barrel today, about the same as it was a year ago. Can anyone remember how much petrol was a year ago?
Crude oil is $91 per barrel today, about the same as it was a year ago. Can anyone remember how much petrol was a year ago?
Posted by: Charles Chute, Andover on 3:07pm Mon 6 Oct 08
Myself and My partner work outside of Andover and have today filled up with diesel for 1.16 a litre, that is 6-8p a litre lower than anywhere in Andover!
Myself and My partner work outside of Andover and have today filled up with diesel for 1.16 a litre, that is 6-8p a litre lower than anywhere in Andover!
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