Exeterj Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Not sure if anyone has posted this but i just got a trade link to following, saying Esso are launching their 99 ron throughout the UK next week (other than in the NW). Personally pleased with this, as gives more option for the R (as i'm fussy re being 98+), one of my nearest garages is Esso and our Tesco's pfs locally is closed for the moment. https://forecourttrader.co.uk/latest-news/esso-launches-high-octane-premium-fuel-synergy-supreme-99/649116.article?utm_source=Latest News (Forecourt Trader)&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=07-Oct-2020 Kneel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 51 minutes ago, Exeterj said: one of my nearest garages is Esso Me too, I haven`t used it in many years so this is good news if it comes to my local garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I wonder if this is just Momentum dispensed from Esso pumps 🤔 ; speculation on my part based on the fact Esso and Tesco have a partnership with Tescos Express stores. Stobsie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OOV Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hm. Well I stopped ever getting momentum after someone discouraged me, citing that less people buy it, resulting in the petrol sitting there and losing condition. They didnt prove it but I just took their word for it and just use V Power. But this could be good stuff too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuR Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hm. Well I stopped ever getting momentum after someone discouraged me, citing that less people buy it, resulting in the petrol sitting there and losing condition. They didnt prove it but I just took their word for it and just use V Power. But this could be good stuff tooLoads of people use momentum ! dopper99 and Booth11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Primarily use V Power but on the odd occasion have filled up with Momentum. Neither are available in my most local area, the nearest Shell and Tesco being several miles away. Esso however, are on my doorstep so good to know. That said I’m invested in my Shell loyalty card 😁 and quite like the excuse to have a nice drive to fill up! It also actually improves my mpg after a lot of city driving. StuR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuR Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 8 hours ago, Booth11 said: Primarily use V Power but on the odd occasion have filled up with Momentum. Neither are available in my most local area, the nearest Shell and Tesco being several miles away. Esso however, are on my doorstep so good to know. That said I’m invested in my Shell loyalty card and quite like the excuse to have a nice drive to fill up! It also actually improves my mpg after a lot of city driving. I’ll either use shell or momentum also. Can’t say I’ve noticed any difference between the two. Booth11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRW Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks for the heads up, Jamie. Good to know, especially when miles from home and getting low. Luck me has a Shell station minutes away and Tesco a bit further. V Power ensures the local resource Gets our trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza5 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Always filled up with Tesco Momentum, used vpower once or twice, but find the price difference huge between vpower and Momentum. Occasionally had to use sainsburys (97ron), r has never blown up on it so thats fine to use - i appreciate fuel cap states 98 Ron prefered, but even had 95 ron in my car on rare occasions. Good to know I can add Esso to my list, as "posh" fuel seems to have a 7p premium round my way now, (use to be 5p). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, gazza5 said: but even had 95 ron in my car on rare occasions. tak-vw, samx300, Booth11 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 I mainly use Tesco 99 as we shop there and get the points. I do sometimes use Shell 99, never notice any difference except in my wallet. Will be good to have another option. Not sure where my nearest Esso is though 🧐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Shell is half a mile away and Tesco is 7. The round trip negates the savings of going to Tesco BUT I can get to Tesco via a scenic B road drive 😊. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuR Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Always filled up with Tesco Momentum, used vpower once or twice, but find the price difference huge between vpower and Momentum. Occasionally had to use sainsburys (97ron), r has never blown up on it so thats fine to use - i appreciate fuel cap states 98 Ron prefered, but even had 95 ron in my car on rare occasions. Good to know I can add Esso to my list, as "posh" fuel seems to have a 7p premium round my way now, (use to be 5p).I’m the same. My momentum supply is 1 mile from me so tend to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, Penguin said: Shell is half a mile away and Tesco is 7. The round trip negates the savings of going to Tesco BUT I can get to Tesco via a scenic B road drive 😊. Similar here. Shell and Tesco are both 7 miles away (Esso is a mile) from where I live but I find my average mpg improves with the longer drive for the fuel if I’ve been doing lots of city ring road driving. 😁 I’m often near the Shell garage en route to work site visits so that edges it over Tesco, and on those occasions kill two birds with one stone. Just about to do that now. I find Shell’s changed loyalty scheme is designed to encourage you to visit their forecourts more often (no doubt trying to get more spend out of you once you’re in the shop 🙄). I used to only go to fill up when I needed a full tank but now just top up as and when I’m near one. Penguin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoo Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 I noticed they had it last night at my local Esso. I didn't even know it was a thing or even happening, but delighted about it because it's only 2 mins from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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