What company has the best quality gasoline. Which gas stations offer high-quality gasoline and diesel

15.04.2019

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There is goryuchka and there, and here. And where is the quality - it is difficult to assess. So drivers rush from one gas station to another in search of "digestible" fuel. Finding a quality filling station in their city, drivers simply visit one of them. After all, no one can guarantee that at the other end of the metropolis, a gas station of the same company will offer a product with the same properties. Why then talk about the situation in remote regions.

Generalized rating of Russian filling stations by the quality of gasoline in 2019: who is in the top five

In trans-regional networks of gas stations, the situation is fortunately improving. First-class characteristics are no longer dependent on the production address. The leading networks have eradicated negligent attitude to input control. Now they have fuel with a similar composition in barrels. And this means that it is no longer necessary to choose a place for filling fuel within the same company. It is also important that the fuel meets the requirements of the technical regulations.

According to a study by Za Rulem magazine, the filling station rating for gasoline quality in 2019 is as follows:

Shell.
Lukoil.
Rosneft.
Gazpromneft.

In the process of forming the TOP-5, interesting patterns were revealed. BP and Shell companies under the 95th brand sell a product whose properties are close to the 98th. This has a positive effect on detonation resistance. BP fuel taken on two different gas stations has a different fractional composition. Perhaps the retention period affects or the fact that the network has several suppliers becomes relevant.

At Shell, the experts did not reveal such inconsistencies, but they found something else - a discrepancy with a single fifth class of environmental friendliness. Saved one of the gas stations.

For your information. The fractional composition is the main indicator of the volatility of gasoline. After all, the latter consists of a mixture of hydrocarbons that have different temperature evaporation.

Qualities diesel fuel and gasoline from the Lukoil and Rosneft networks are stable regardless of where the fuel is filled. It is also noteworthy that an extremely small amount of olefinic hydrocarbons and sulfur was found in the high-octane mixture. The situation is similar at Gazpromneft gas stations. The octane number at these gas stations corresponds to the declared.

We introduce certainty: what brand of domestic gasoline corresponds to an octane number of 98 and is it worth overpaying for it

When choosing a fuel, it is important to remember the truth: the engine is initially designed for a certain type of fuel. The design verdict is written in the corresponding paragraph of the instruction. Breaking is not recommended.

Knowing this, it would be a mistake to talk about the low quality of, say, the 92nd brand, and glorify the 98th brand against the background of it. The first is designed for engines with low compression, the second - for high-powered internal combustion engines equipped with superchargers / turbines. Yes, the favorite has better detonation resistance, but this does not mean at all low quality 92nd.

Competently answering the question of which brand of gasoline corresponds to an octane rating of 98, you should go through each gas station in detail. We will limit the review at gas stations included in the rating of the best. So, the octane in question is answered:

Ultimate 98 from BP.
V-Power Nitro + at Shell.
Ecto-98 and Ecto-100 - Lukoil.
AI-98 at Rosneft.
G-Drive 98 from Gazpromneft.

For reference. Often in the manual for using a car with a turbo engine, a fork is displayed in the column of recommended fuel: 95-98. Then it makes sense to overpay for the eighth in extreme heat, since volatility increases with increasing temperature, which negatively affects detonation resistance. Filling the "eight" instead of the "fifth" in a car with an aspirated does not make sense: power and efficiency will not increase, but the money will be spent.

Opening the gas tank hatch, next to the inscription "Unleaded fuel only!" the driver notices accompanying inscriptions of the Standard/Regular or Premium/Super type. Everything is clear with the first category, but what about the second? All extra-class gasolines immediately come to mind: Ecto, Ultimate, G-Drive. That's right, that's what they are. But what is special about them?

The additive package in the same V-Power is selected in such a way as not to resort to the use at home. He will clean everything himself and keep it clean. But only with regular use. Another thing is promises to increase power and mileage on one tank by significant kilometers, say - by 30 km. Here is already a deception: if they are able to wash, then they cannot increase power indicators, and reduce the numbers of the fuel flow meter - no. This is only possible by changing octane number.

Verdict

The situation with various petrol and diesel fuels at gas stations of the same network has changed. Now there is no need to choose a gas station of a certain company located in a specific place. Research allowed to rank filling stations famous brands on the quality of gasoline in 2019 based on samples at stations of urban and regional significance. Top five were BP and Shell. Lukoil closed the top three, and Rosneft and Gazpromneft closed the top 5.

The octane rating of 98, which is fed by turbocharged engines, corresponds to various gasolines. It all depends on the company providing fuel filling services:

BP: Ultimate 98.
Gazpromneft: G-Drive 98.
Rosneft: AI-98.
Shell: V-Power Nitro+.
Lukoil: Ecto-98; Ecto-100.

How attentive are you to the quality of fueled gasoline? And what are the main criteria you use in choosing a gas station? Today, the article will consider the TOP-10 rating the best gas stations countries where you can fill up the tank without worrying about the quality of the fuel.

How does the quality of gasoline differ at different gas stations?

First you need to understand what constitutes quality and not quality gasoline.

Of course, you cannot determine high-quality gasoline by eye, since a special laboratory is engaged in this, which determines the main characteristics of the fuel:

Fractional composition.
Octane number.
The amount of impurities.

Although experienced drivers can tell about the quality of gasoline by listening to their car (the main indicators, according to drivers, will be the sound and thrust of the engine, as well as the smell exhaust gas). If you are not used to such methods for determining the quality of gasoline, an employee of the Express-News Agency suggests using the following methods:

Look at the color, it should be a light golden hue (according to experts, the color of the 92nd gasoline is orange-red, and the 95th is yellow-green).
Check gasoline for fat content: if you drop a little on the skin or paper and at the same time leave a greasy trace, then diesel fuel has been added. High-quality gasoline on a sheet of paper will evaporate, and the skin will dry.
If in gasoline a large number of impurities, a strong smell of sulfur will be felt.

And what affects the low quality of gasoline?

This may be a failure to comply with the basic rules for the storage and transportation of fuel.
Dirty fuel. It is not uncommon for engine failures to be associated with this particular item.
Inconsistency of gasoline labeling with real quality.
Low quality fuel additives. Although it will be sold at the same price as normal gasoline, it will do much more harm.

Rating of gas stations by quality of gasoline in 2018

And now let's go directly to the ranking of the top 10 gas stations, which are selected based on the results of surveys and ongoing laboratory experiments.

The quality of gasoline complies with Euro-5 standards, and this is not the first time the company has received the "Environmental Label" award. There is an additional plus for gas station customers: quite affordable prices and more than wide choose fuel. Whatever fuel is used for your car, most likely you will find it at this gas station.

2. Gazpromneft

One of the largest networks of gas stations in Russia. Fuel at gas stations complies with the Euro-4 standard, justifies the name and availability gas station at the stations. The indicated octane values are written without additional increases. In addition, gas stations acceptable prices, competent staff, and there is an additional bonus in the form of coffee and corners for the driver to rest.

According to many drivers, Shell gas stations are only slightly inferior to Gazpromneft gas stations. This company is a major global fuel producer. Its gas stations are well known not only to Russians, but also to residents different countries peace.

Across the globe, Shell deservedly wins the hearts of its consumers. One of the main directions in the company is work on the environmental friendliness of the produced fuel. Although for Russian drivers this criterion is still not the main one.

4. Rosneft

This company is on Russian market boasts not only the quality of gasoline, but also a license to sell British Petroleum fuel. By the way, BP is the world's largest concern for the production and processing of oil.

This fuel consistently meets all major norms and standards in Europe. Concerning own production Rosneft, then maintaining the existing status is one of the most important state companies refining, adds certain obligations to Rosneft to maintain High Quality gasoline at their gas stations.

This company can be recognized as one of the leading companies in terms of the number of gas stations in Russia. TNK traditionally tries to maintain a guaranteed high quality of fuel, thanks to which it got into the rating of the best gas stations in Russia. The fuel produced by the company complies with the Euro-5 standard, prices and quality are in the best ratio.

TNK gasoline contains additional additives that allow the engine to consume fuel economically. Gas stations of this company can be found not only in Russia, but also in the CIS.

Most opinions say that the fuel here is of more than satisfactory quality. Although the company itself is not engaged in the supply of fuel at the federal level, but has focused on Moscow and the Moscow Region. In addition to high-quality gasoline, customers also note highly qualified personnel and well-equipped driver rest areas.

7. Sibneft

These gas stations differ from the rest mainly in that they have made the maximum emphasis on the profile side of their stations. The company itself is very involved powerful technique, thanks to which it is possible to obtain raw materials at a greater depth than those of the main competitors.

There are no associated services that are so often developed at the expense of gas stations. Rather, on the contrary, here you can find an exclusive line of products that was created back in 2013, and since then has been the conqueror of many drivers. The choice of fuel here, as a rule, is wide, and the prices are quite democratic.

8. Phaeton Aero

At Phaeton gas stations, fuel is supplied by several plants at once. Basically, these are the Kirishi and Yaroslavl refineries. This network of gas stations is one of the oldest in the country, and is most often found in the northern capital of Russia, as well as its region.

In addition to a wide range of gasoline, these gas stations also provide additional services: 24-hour supermarkets, cafes and pharmacies, as well as a car wash and tire service at most stations. However, despite the company's constant assurances of maintaining high quality, there are several reviews of the unfortunate experience of refueling when cars simply stalled.

9. Tatneft

The main fuel supplier for Tatneft's gas station network is the Moscow Oil Refinery. And this should already guarantee the quality of the fuel. However, it is noteworthy that the reviews about this gas station are either very good or very bad. There is no golden mean yet.

Admittedly, the company does not hide the addition of certain additives to the fuel. That's just what these additives are, and how they affect the car, is no longer specified. But the prices here can be found below average, plus a good additional service: competent staff, the presence of shops and cafeterias.

MTK is the first and so far the only filling station network controlled by the Moscow Government. That is why these gas stations are subject to the most stringent control over the quality of gasoline and diesel. The fuel here complies with the Euro-4 standard, and is kept environmentally friendly. These gas stations will please drivers quite low prices, compared with other competitors in Moscow and the Moscow region.

And yet, despite the quality and advantage of fuels labeled 95 and 98, it is worthwhile to understand that the engine was originally created for a specific fuel.

Therefore, if the manual recommends the 92nd brand of gasoline, there is absolutely no need to overpay for the 95th or 98th. Although separately, of course, they will show best performance. But this will not mean that gasoline with the number 92 is of poor quality. But in cases where the range from 95 to 98 is indicated in the recommendation regarding fuel, it is really worth choosing latest brand gasoline.

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Bonus programs

- Exactly sixty kilometers from you
right on the road will be waiting
large iron barrel with aviation
gasoline. And this barrel, - finished Ostap, –
you get absolutely free!
(“The Golden Calf”, I. Ilf, E. Petrov)

But gasoline full cost- "This is not our method, Shurik"! (c) All fuel companies have loyalty card programs to save money. Let's learn how they work!

True, we will clarify right away - we will compare the accumulation of bonus points in its purest form. For each company has some kind of one-time promotions with different duration and depending on the volume of refueling and other factors, as well as additional features accumulation of bonuses, such as payment for goods from partners not related to cars and fuel in general, banking functionality, etc. These additional promotions and services have different demand, rules and features, and they cannot be compared in their pure form. Therefore, we will calculate directly and simply - since we come to the gas station primarily for fuel, then we will evaluate the fuel savings!

Lukoil

Accumulative bonus card - free of charge.
For every 50 rubles spent on gasoline or goods in the store when refueling, 1 point is awarded, and this point is equal to one ruble.

In other words, we spend 50 rubles - we return 1 ruble to the wallet!

Rosneft

Cumulative bonus card - three pieces per one bonus account - free of charge.
One bonus point is equal to 1 ruble.
Bonus points can be spent on fuel and goods in the store when refueling.
For every two liters of purchased fuel, or for every 20 rubles spent in the store when refueling, 1 point is awarded, and this point is equal to one ruble.

In other words, we spend 87 rubles - we return 1 ruble to the wallet!

Gazpromneft

Cumulative bonus card - 199 rubles.

One bonus point is equal to 1 ruble.
Bonus points can be spent on fuel and goods in the store when refueling.
For every 100 rubles spent on fuel or on goods in a store when refueling, 3 points are awarded if the card is “silver”, 4 points if the card is “gold”, and 5 points if it is “platinum”.
Initially, the card is “silver” and will remain so if you spend up to 6,000 rubles on fuel per month. If you spend from 6 to 12 thousand rubles, the card will turn into a “golden one”. More than 12,000 rubles per month - the card becomes platinum. But the status of the card is not constant - it changes automatically every month, depending on the money spent in the previous month on fuel and goods in the store.

In other words, we spend 33 rubles - we return 1 ruble to the wallet with a "silver" card, we spend 25 rubles - we return 1 ruble with a "gold" card, and we spend 20 rubles - we return 1 ruble with a "platinum" one!

Benefit per month and benefit per year

A cyclist is a disaster for the economy!
He does not buy a car, gasoline, insurance.
Does not pay for washing, parking and repairs.
Rides free on toll roads...
(From the speech of the head of the Ministry of Economic Development)

Suppose that from our Skoda Octavia RS we take everything that it is capable of in full (in fact, why else would we buy it ?!), and we ride it constantly in a peppy sport mode, without bothering with savings, without tormenting the starter with the mode "start-stop" in numerous city traffic jams, fully warming up the engine with auto-start in winter period to sit in warm interior. Driving style and mileage is, of course, a purely individual matter, so for simplicity, let's assume something in between - 4 full tank per month, that is, 200 liters of the 98th. We multiply 200 liters by the price of gasoline and by 12 months. So:

With the Lukoil card, we will spend 110,160 rubles on fuel in a year, which will bring us 2,203 bonus rubles. These prize bonuses will be enough for us for 48 liters of AI-98 - in fact, for a free tank.

Rosneft

With the Rosneft card for the year we will spend 104,640 rubles on fuel, which will bring us 1,203 bonus rubles. These prize bonuses will be enough for us for 27 liters of AI-98 - a little more than half a tank.

Gazpromneft

With the Gazprom Neft card, we will spend 106,176 rubles on gasoline in a year. In the first month, 268 rubles are returned to our account on the "silver" card, and in all subsequent months - already 354 rubles each, since the card has become "gold". Total for the year, bonuses purely on fuel are accumulated by 4,162 rubles(of which, to be honest, you need to discard 200 rubles of the cost of the card) - but this is two to three times more than in the loyalty programs of other gas stations! You can fill in the "prize" 90 liters - that is, refuel to the full almost twice!

But comparing bonuses in their pure form is not entirely true - after all, the initial price of a liter of fuel is different! The profitability of loyalty to a particular fuel company should be shown to us by the final calculation of the savings. It is simple - we take the amount spent on fuel for the year, and subtract from it the amount of bonus rubles earned.

Bottom line - the cheapest way to refuel at Gazpromneft!

Post Scriptum mobile apps

Well, in the end, let's go over the mobile applications that any large network of gas stations have today, informing about gas stations nearby, laying a route to them, talking about news, promotions and special offers with pop-up messages, and, of course, allowing you to track your loyalty card bonus account. . Mobile applications, of course, all the heroes of our "comparison" have:

Each of them can provide access to a loyalty card and a bonus account, show gas stations on the map and plot a route to them. The route, however, is not laid by their own means - after necessary gas station selected in the app, Google Maps opens.

The most sophisticated application should be called Lukoil's "Gas Station Locator". It is maximally saturated with functions and opens from the menu page - plentiful and systematized. Other applications immediately open from the map display, and are functionally poorer. Gazprom Neft has the “youngest” application of all, it appeared quite recently and is constantly being improved. So far, there is not even a separate menu as such - three of its items are always present on the screen in the form of footnote links: access to bonus card data, a general map of gas stations and selected “favorite” gas stations. Literally while the publication was being prepared, a function for evaluating the work of gas station personnel appeared and the ability to store statistics on gas stations was announced.

To each owner iron horse I want it to last as long as possible. For this to happen it is necessary quality fuel. And therefore, everyone needs to know which gas stations have the best quality gasoline. Now there are quite a few companies that provide services for the sale of diesel fuel, gasoline and gas. There is a lot of information on the Internet, newspapers and on television about which companies are better and why. But just knowing the ratings of gas stations or trusting someone else is not enough, it is better to learn to understand the characteristics and properties of gasoline on your own. Therefore, let's first analyze what nuances there are in the properties of gasoline, how to distinguish good from bad, and then look at the rating of gas stations in terms of gasoline quality in 2017.

Components of the quality of gasoline

Gasoline is different in its composition and the brand of gasoline also depends on it.

Its most important feature is the ability to burn, and it is better not to instantly catch fire and burn out, but gradually, because otherwise there would be an excessive load on the engine.

There are many requirements for gasoline now, because a lot depends on what the car was refueled with, but at least it must satisfy at least the main ones:

Optimal evaporation ability. Firstly, it is necessary during storage and transportation, and secondly, it is necessary for good flammability of the fuel.
Least ability to corrode. Gasoline should not adversely affect the car.
Gasoline should have minimal effect on environment.
The ability to pump. IN extreme conditions, at different temperatures and pressures, gasoline must be pumped through many vehicle systems.
Good combustion ability, which will release the maximum amount of energy possible, and the emission harmful substances will be the smallest.

There are several tricks that will help you independently determine the quality of gasoline using improvised means:

Determining the quality of gasoline using plain paper. Take white paper and apply a few drops of gasoline on it. If the sheet has not changed its color - everything is fine, if on the contrary - the color has changed, a greasy spot has appeared and something else, then the gasoline is of poor quality.
To find out if there is water in the fuel, type it into a transparent container, a vessel. And then throw in quite a bit of manganese. If there is water in the fuel, then it will turn the color of the fuel into a slightly pink liquid.
If you want to check gasoline for resin content, then it is enough to drop a little gasoline on the glass and set it on fire, and then observe. The color will tell about the resin content. White means there are either none at all, or very few, but yellow-brown colors promise a high resin content, which means harm to the engine.
The easiest way, in which you don't even need Additional materials is the definition of quality with the help of your skin. Just put a little gasoline on the back of your hand and wait until it dries completely, and then, almost by analogy with the first method, take a closer look at the remaining trace. If gasoline left behind a greasy stain, then it has a high concentration of impurities.
Alternatively, you can try to determine the quality of gasoline by smell, but this is if you have a good sense of smell. Then you can smell, for example, sulfur.

Top gas stations 2017

Because with independent definition we figured out the quality, now it’s worth understanding what criteria to determine the quality of gasoline at a gas station.

Gas stations love to cheat, so you need to be on the alert. First of all, pay attention to the price factor. A large difference in price from other gas stations a priori cannot ensure the quality of gasoline.

Which station will operate at a loss. In addition, you can study the gasoline passport, which must be on the information stand. It indicates the brand of gasoline that customers fill up with, according to what standards it is produced and by whom, how environmentally friendly it is. If there is no passport and the date on it is more than two weeks, it is not worth refueling with gasoline at such gas stations.

Which gas station should I fill up at? Below is a rating of Russian gas stations for this year.

Rosneft. According to surveys, the majority of Russians refuel at these gas stations. Rosneft won the popularity of our citizens with a wide network of gas stations and excellent quality products that do not contain any impurities. In addition, there is a careful selection of types of gasoline and you will not meet someone who accidentally got here. Any difference petrol station of this company, is the strict observance of all the rules, for which they gained their popularity.

Lukoil. To date, gasoline is one of the best in several respects at once. First of all, in terms of compliance with Euro standards, and not the old ones, but modern ones - the fourth and fifth grades. Such fuel, in addition to saving the car's engine, also protects the environment, since these standards are aimed at reducing harmful effects on ecology.

Phaeton Aero. This is a dealer of StatOil, a company originally from Germany. The quality of gasoline brought from abroad meets all modern requirements and standards. Gasoline of this company does not contain harmful impurities and is very environmentally friendly. In addition, the NRG brand produced by this company is in great demand for some fuel systems.

Gazpromneft. In their assortment they have gasoline, which is used to increase engine power, they are often refueled by racers. Gazprom Neft produces products that can compete with European counterparts with dignity, and in some cases even overtake them. For example, a company produces gasoline that can reduce the acceleration time of a car by a few seconds.

track. Appeared this company not so long ago, but has already managed to declare itself and inspire confidence. Especially against the background of other brands, Premium Sport 95 stands out. Gasoline is distinguished by its economy and environmental friendliness, as well as professionally selected additives.

Over the years of working in ZR, I had to visit a great many gas stations of various calibers. Both in the capitals and thousands of kilometers away. Therefore, all of the following is my personal opinion. I apologize to those who disagree with him in advance.

What is a good gas station?

For me personally, a good gas station is not just a place where polite staff pour normal fuel into the tank. In my opinion, a good gas station should be developed, allowing you to safely park your car at any time, go to the toilet, have a bite, etc.

Let me give Finland as an example. Ten minutes from the border crossing, I once noted with surprise that Finns come to the local gas station ... to relax! The aborigine confirmed - yes, they say ... It’s good here: parents sit in a restaurant for half a day, children crawl and rush somewhere nearby, right there under a common roof there is a large store with all sorts of things - from souvenirs to some household utensils ... The question of the quality of fuel does not occur.

In fact, that's exactly what I want to see. Not everyone should have a restaurant, but here are modern gas stations plus a toilet and a mini-shop - for me personally required condition their "goodness". Unfortunately, there are still many gas stations where you have to put money into the tray from the street, but about filling gun even in summer it is easy to get frostbite on your hands. Such I would liquidate ruthlessly.

Names

The list of "obviously bad" gas stations is constantly published by various media. In this case, most often we are talking about one-day firms that change either name or location. Therefore, for the hundredth time, I apologize for being boring, but I strongly recommend refueling exclusively at branded gas stations with a developed infrastructure - and, other things being equal, preferably near large settlements. Better yet, right in major cities, if there is such a possibility. These are not “fingers in a fan”, but just a sober calculation that reduces the risk of running into junk.

Specifically? We bend our fingers: Lukoil, BP, Rosneft, Tatneft, Gazpromneft, Shell, Kirishi ... These names are well-known, and beautiful gas stations with company logos visible from a distance. Unfortunately, there are often gas stations that diligently disguise themselves as a “firm”. For example, in yellow-green tones it is easy to meet not BP, but some kind of RV ... There is another thing: you come, for example, to Lukoil, refuel, and only then you realize that the check says “Vasya gas station”. At one time, I asked a similar question “at the top” - they answered me that the company website has information about such “twins”, with which, allegedly, they can’t do anything ... I don’t want to argue. In addition, there is a non-Nashen word "franchising" - probably this is it ...

Habit

Many refuel "in the same place" because there are "no problems". It is difficult to argue with such an argument. Let me just say that if this is not the branded gas station mentioned above, then its fate is poorly predictable, and therefore the quality of the fuel can change a lot. But I don’t understand those who refuel on the basis of the “close to home” principle. However, if this is a branded gas station, then for God's sake.

Prices

The cost of refueling at the same Shell or BP is usually higher than at a regular gas station No. 3.14159 ... But I think that this is not a reason to look for something cheaper. Try to compare the cost of refueling a 60-liter tank and the savings from fuel, which is cheaper, say, by a ruble. It will immediately become clear that against the general background, the difference is quite small - at most a couple of percent ...

Out of respect for the truth, let me remind you that the aforementioned Shell does not sell Dutch or Martian, but exclusively Russian fuel. It is produced in Kapotnya, Ryazan, Ufa, Yaroslavl, etc. And the difference in price is just a payment for infrastructure, image, a promise of quality, etc.

If you still want to save money, then you can refuse to choose fuels with improved washing abilities such as V-Power or Ultimate - they are more expensive by about the same ruble. Although I personally fill in just such fuels, since. I do not promote others.

Those interested in the topic “What kind of gasoline to fill”, I send. Perhaps something will be interesting.

Documentation

I have not yet met a single gas station that did not have a quality certificate for the fuel sold. But in the same way, I have not yet seen a passport that would say that our fuel, they say, is not so hot - it’s better to look at the gas station opposite ... In particular, all diesel fuels we buy in winter for examination were invariably listed as winter ones, although many of them froze easily in the freezer. Therefore, I personally have no confidence in these pieces of paper. And how can an ordinary kettle understand that it is filled with exactly the fuel that is indicated on the paper? I answer: no way!

Just in case, I remind you that the fuel sold must comply with GOST or TU: both options are legal. For those who are interested in this topic, I suggest taking a look.

Where does bad gas come from?

Theoretically, he seems to have nowhere to take it from. It was in this spirit that one Big Boss, the leader federal agency By technical regulation and metrology. Like, we are all equal before the law, and therefore look for some good gas station- this is not serious.

However, when I turned off the recorder, I heard a little different. The boss admitted that he didn’t understand why at one well-known network gas station near Vyborg on weekends, outright crap comes across every now and then ... At the oil depot - order, at the gas station - order, fuel trucks are wonderful, and problems pop up every now and then ...

What about your car?

Where do I fill up my car? In Moscow, most often - at BP: there you pay money after refueling, and not before it. On the highways - usually at Lukoil: it's easy to park there and you can drink tea and coffee. Sometimes I stop at Shell - there the car is always filled by tankers, and you pay for the service after refueling. However, Neste is the leader in this nomination, where they fill up your car, then you drive it to the parking lot, wander around the store, have a snack, and only after that you pay. Unfortunately, some irresponsible elements after refueling simply try to escape - they are then searched for ...

But in general, the discussion of such issues for some reason invariably causes an irritated reaction from a significant part of the reading-traveling public. A word of praise addressed to a branded gas station is immediately regarded as a paid advertisement. The second reproach is for "ignorance of the problems of the hinterland", in which not shells with Lukoils operate at all, but gas stations "from the times of Ochakov and the conquest of Crimea." And references to are perceived as attacks on the glorious family of diesel engines, which the author allegedly disliked.