NeonWizard Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) -- Just before the heavy-driving Memorial Day weekend, more than 500 Shell and Texaco stations in the South have stopped selling gasoline because of high sulfur levels that can ruin vehicle fuel gauges and make an empty tank appear full.The damage done by the bad gasoline could cause some drivers to run out of gas unexpectedly. Also, car owners may have to replace their fuel gauges -- a repair job that can easily cost $400 to $600.The tainted gasoline originated at the Motiva Enterprises refinery in Norco, Louisiana, according to Shell Oil Co. Motiva is the refining arm of Shell in the East and South. Motiva supplied the gasoline to both Shell and Texaco.As of Friday, 119 Shell and Texaco stations were closed in the New Orleans area, and 400 were not selling fuel in Florida, said Shell spokeswoman Helen Bow.The problem occurred at an especially bad time for gasoline stations, which had been expecting brisk sales, at high prices, ahead of the holiday weekend.Read Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 WELCOME to the forum.We don't need bad fuel to stop us from buying it in the U.K., the government does that O.K. with the amount of tax they charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 It's that old excuse..... 'oh sorry baby... looks like we've run out of petrol!!!!.... I could have sworn I had a full tank'. B) :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 There s a garage in Chelsea selling premium at £1.12 per litre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-2004 Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Tech_Guy: pit member?think i recognise the name :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 There s a garage in Chelsea selling premium at £1.12 per litreYou just have to be stupid to pay that kind of price, when there are other places not too far away. It's bad enough round here at 81.9 P per litre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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