Fuel costs in motorway service zones, as in most countries, tend to be more than in a typical supermarket or gas station.
Many supermarkets have on-site petrol pumps that are manned at specific times throughout the day these times vary from supermarket to supermarket and area to area, with many closing for the mandatory lunch period of 12.00 14.00!
If you use a staffed booth, fill up as needed and then drive up to the booth to pay with cash, credit card, or check via the small window (French).
Many petrol pumps display a 24/24 sign, indicating that if you have a chip and pin card, you can purchase fuel at any time of day or night.
For most tourists, the days of UK cards not working in French petrol stations are long gone but not always; we’ve heard plenty of stories of people using perfectly valid chip and pin cards that were rejected by the machine. So make sure you won’t run out of gas in an emergency by testing your card beforehand or filling up at a manned pay station.
The days of petrol and diesel being cheaper than in the UK are long gone, albeit diesel is currently somewhat cheaper in the UK (2013). The government website Prix-Carburants (petrol pricing) gives information on petrol and diesel prices in all parts of France, so you can find the best price wherever you are in France (and find a garage). Click on the site, choose the sort of fuel you want, and key in the name of the town, and the site will show you the closest garage with costs. Around half of France’s garages have joined up for the service, and all participants are compelled by law to update their fuel pricing information on a daily basis. Their webpage can be found here.
What is the procedure for operating a self-service pump?
Place your car in such a way that the gas tank lid faces the nozzle. 2 to 3 feet between them is a good rule of thumb.
Are you unsure which side of your automobile your gas cap is located on? Examine your dashboard. In many cars, there is a petrol pump icon with an arrow pointing left or right next to it. If you don’t see an icon, you’ll need to step out of your car and look for the gas cap before stopping at the pump.
In France, how do I fill up my automobile with gas?
Prices for gasoline in France in the summer of 2021 are expected to be around 1.50 per litre. Diesel will be the cheapest, followed by SP95, then SP98. Supermarkets will be less expensive, while highway service stations will be the most expensive.
Unleaded (without plomb) in 95 or 98 octane, as well as diesel, are available. If your car is equipped, you can also find ethanol.
Both are slightly less expensive than in the United Kingdom, but significantly more expensive than in the United States.
Other stations may be shuttered at night or operate on an automated basis: You do not use a cashier; instead, you use a credit card (not all foreign cards accepted though).
No concerns if you run out of gas on the highway. Stop on the right hard shoulder and contact 112 for assistance or go to the nearest emergency phone (every 2 kilometres). Gas will be delivered to you, but at a premium (gas price + around 50 or 80 US$).
Locate the gas tank.
Before you go to the gas station, have your teen look for the gas tank cap. Although this may appear to be self-evident, they may not be aware that it is not always on the driver’s side.
A triangle-shaped arrow can be found on your vehicle’s dashboard near the gas gauge. The arrow will point to the gas tank on the driver’s side of the vehicle. (According to AAA, only one out of every ten drivers is aware of the gas tank indication arrow.) Pull up close enough for the nozzle to reach your car, with the gas pump on the same side as the gas tank.
Pay for the gas.
Is it better to pay with cash or credit? Outside, you can pay with a credit or debit card, but cash requires a walk inside to the clerk. Is your teen aware that they can contribute as little as a few dollars at a time? It’s useful to know for those occasions when they don’t have enough cash to fill up the car.
Choose the grade.
Explain the differences between premium, mid-grade, and normal gas. And you probably don’t want to go to the diesel pump, which has a different-shaped nozzle to prevent you from using it mistakenly. Unless you’re driving a vehicle with a high-powered engine (such as a sports car or a large SUV), you can probably fill up with regular gas. If you’re driving a vehicle with a high-powered engine (such as a sports car or a large SUV), you’ll want to fill up with either mid-grade or premium gas to keep the engine running smoothly.
Put the gas nozzle into the gas tank.
Slightly pull it down till it’s secure. Pull the nozzle’s trigger all the way up and lock it in place. When the tank is full, it will turn off automatically. When the machine stops pumping gas, carefully remove the nozzle to avoid spillage.
Screw the gas cap back on.
It’s simple to overlook. Gas can escape from the system if the gas cap is left off. When this happens, many vehicles undertake a self-test of the performance system, which will reveal the evaporative emissions system leak. After that, the check engine light will illuminate.
How do you lock the gas pump’s trigger?
UPDATE: In some areas, leaving the gas pump while filling your tank is unlawful. Following up on my investigation, it appears that this is done for two reasons. 1. To keep you from getting back into your car and causing a static buildup that could result in a spark (and a fire) if you touch the pump handle again. 2. To make sure you’re close by if the auto-stop fails and fuel spills. Even if your station has a locking mechanism, holding the handle while filling is the safest option.
If you’re anything like me, you prefer to lock the gasoline pump trigger so you can clean out your car while the tank fills.
Some gas stations remove the component that locks the trigger, making it impossible to leave the pump while it is filling. However, there is a way to lock the trigger without using the built-in mechanism: place your gas cap under it.
That is all there is to it. You may now clean your trunk or whine about gas costs with some sucker who is hooked to their pump while your tank is filling.
Is it possible to break into a gas station?
A recent theft of 400 gallons of fuel at a gas station in High Point, North Carolina, was the result of one such method, namely hacking a gas pump. This isn’t the first time this has happened, and it turns out that gas pumps are surprisingly sensitive to hacking.
Do you pay for petrol before or after you pump it?
Determine whether you must pay inside or outside. If you’re using a credit or debit card, most stations demand you to prepay at the pump or inside, or prepay solely inside if you’re using cash. This is inconvenient, but they do it to avoid drive-bys, which have become more common as gas prices have risen.
If you’re paying cash, make sure you offer enough to cover the cost of a full tank, and they’ll refund you once you’ve filled it up.
Step 1: Calculate how much petrol you’ll need to buy. A passenger automobile tank typically carries 12 to 15 gallons, whereas trucks’ tanks can store well over 20 gallons.
Make an estimate of how many gallons of gas you’ll need using your gas gauge. An F for full and an E for empty will be displayed on a gasoline gauge.
Step 2: Purchase your petrol in advance. When it comes to paying for gas, there are usually two options: paying at the pump or paying inside.
To pay at the pump, plug your credit card into the machine and follow the payment instructions.
Your PIN number or the zip code connected with your card must be entered. Your card will not be charged until you have finished pumping gas and the total amount has been calculated.
To pay inside, go to the teller at the gas station and pay with cash or your credit card. The number of the pump you’re using must be communicated to the cashier. The pump’s number is usually found on the corner of the gas pump. You’ll also have to offer them a set amount of money to charge for gas.
- Tip: If you pay for your gas inside and overpay (for example, your tank fills up for $20 but you prepaid $25), you can go back to the teller and receive your money back.
How do you pay for gas at the pump?
What is the mechanism behind it?
- Insert your Visa debit or credit card at a self-service pump before you begin filling up.
- When your bank receives this check, it will either accept the whole amount or offer a reduced amount, based on the money available in your account.