With fuel prices continuing to show dramatic rises on the back of an extremely volatile oil market, abbey is emphasising the commercial benefits of its fuelcards for all coach and bus operators.
abbey point out that, by applying their market knowledge and buying in bulk, they can secure significant savings against posted pump prices for all their cardholders. Each week – via email, fax or text to a mobile – abbey quote the price per litre that will apply at every refuelling stop that accepts the fuelcard concerned for the next 7-day period starting each Sunday. Every member organisation therefore has the benefit of pricing consistency both geographically and throughout a week’s operations.
Prices are typically 2-3 pence per litre below that posted on the pumps – representing substantial cumulative budget savings over time compared with ‘normal’ fuel costs.
abbey operate several fuelcards, each with its own countrywide network of refuelling sites, and each designed to suit a particular type of operation.
For coach and bus fleets operating long-distance services, the abbey euroshell card is usually the most convenient. It gives access to the entire euroshell service station network covering major trunk roads and most motorways – including a third of all motorway service areas. abbey fuelcards are also available to suit other fleet types and operational needs – including more regional and urban services.
abbey’s Customer Services and Marketing Manager, Steve Clarke, explains: ' When fuel budgets are under severe strain, as they are under current oil market circumstances, it makes sound commercial sense to take full advantage of available savings. That’s what abbey fuelcards can help deliver in every sense. And it isn’t just the lower than average prices. We offer real security against individual site profiteering and fuel fraud – and a comprehensive support service that itself saves significant administration costs for fleet operators.'