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Fuel Cards

Diesel (or Petrol) is still one of a courier’s biggest overheads. A good card can save you time and money.

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Introduction: What is a Fuel Card?

UK Fuels Card in a persons hand by a vehicle

A fuel card is an alternative payment source for drivers that allows you to track spend, limit usage and file expenses more efficiently.

It can also help you manage your business vehicles’ costs. No matter how many vehicles you have in your fleet, there are many benefits to managing your costs this way.

These facilities work by allowing drivers to fill up their vehicle at a petrol station within a partner network and receive a discount on the cost of diesel shown at the time you purchase it.

The driver simply presents the card to the cashier instead of using your credit or debit cards. The filling station receives payment immediately, but your business receives an invoice for payment (on based on your own account terms). You can also collect a receipt as proof of purchase.

You have the option of either;

– a ‘Pump price account’ that is locked to 3p BELOW whatever the pump shows.
This means whatever number you see at the point of purchase, you are always paying less – and that way you save a set amount of money.

– Or you can opt for what’s known as a ‘Fixed price account’ – means the amount you will pay is fixed each week.
These typically offer greater discounts, although on rare occasions the savings may decrease due to wholesale fluctuations.

Savings Guide

Latest average UK pump price for Diesel

pence per litre
120.9

2023 Average UK pump price for Diesel

pence per litre
145.9

Potential savings per 1000 litres

£ 15

PUMP PRICE ACCOUNT

Potential Savings per 1000 litres

£ 50

FIXED PRICE ACCOUNT

Average price data sourced from The AA

October 2024 Offer Availability
ZERO admin fees for the lifetime of your account*

Example fuel card from UK Fuels
Fee-Free Accounts Remaining for 2024
5
  • Save a minimum of 3p per litre (pump pricing option)
  • Save up to a maximum of 10p per litre (fixed pricing option)
  • Offset your costs and improve cashflow
  • Access thousands of filling stations and supermarkets around the UK

* Subject to regular usage. Failure to use the card over long periods may see fees applied at a later date, or cancellation of your account.

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