BP Ultimate shortage in Northern Ireland?

[fj1200aa]

Just got some from Hendersons and asked attendant if supply issues were now sorted - his response was BP were no longer going to supply into NI and the remaining fuel in tanks was being sold until they got to the last 500 litres so as to prevent any contamination issues. If this is accurate looks like there could be a local opportunity for octane boost sales.

 

[collyirwin11]

Just got some from Hendersons and asked attendant if supply issues were now sorted - his response was BP were no longer going to supply into NI and the remaining fuel in tanks was being sold until they got to the last 500 litres so as to prevent any contamination issues. If this is accurate looks like there could be a local opportunity for octane boost sales.

Damn, thats my double nectar points taking a hit

 

[PhilGT_2008]

That's poor if they are going to withdraw it. So basically no ultimate fuel here any more? BP is the only garage I ever see selling it around Lisburn. I use both the Ultimate Unleaded and ultimate diesel, have done for years.

 

[Crow555]

That's it boys and girls. Ship off your fun cars to the mainland and buy a Leon TDI.

 

[Gavlar]

Holy **** @Pumesta we were right! Lol

 

[PhilGT_2008]

If BP are withdrawing there is even more reason and opportunity for Tesco to bring in Momentum99 then.

 

[Gavlar]

If BP are withdrawing there is even more reason and opportunity for Tesco to bring in Momentum99 then.

Dunno main question is why are they withdrawing, maybe its not making them very much money (LOL as if) with all the transport costs to NI. Who knows

 

[Nigelo]

I hope that was just some pleb at the garage taking nonsense and not the reality. Maybe we need to try and get a few car dealers that have cars that recommend the use of super unleaded to kick up a fuss?

 

[PhilGT_2008]

Yes all I can think of is lack of demand from their perspective in terms of them 'being arsed' any more to bring it here.

 

[Crow555]

Maxol is pretty much it round my way. There's no sainsbury's or Texaco near me.

 

[Stu Beck]

I just asked a fella in lisburn bp and he said they were just out of it. I said that I had heard they were stopping doing it and he said not that we know of.

 

[PhilGT_2008]

Sainsbury's withdrew their Ultimate years ago from anywhere I know a Sainsburys petrol station that used to have it (Lisburn, Airport Road West) and if it recall it was basically BP Ultimate.

 

[Stu Beck]

Topaz is the best super I have used so far and have used it now for about five years.

 

[Nigelo]

Topaz is the best super I have used so far and have used it now for about five years.

Shame that not every topaz stocks it - the wee one near crawfordsburn is my nearest and its too small.

 

[PhilGT_2008]

Can you advise any Topaz that sell it? Lisburn I dont know of any and genuinely cant think of one with super? Belfast then next nearest I assume? Is theirs also 97 RON? I believe Topaz is effectively the Irish arm of Shell so is it as near to VPower as we will get?

 

[Stu Beck]

I use allinghams in lisburn. Out the moira rd.

 

[PhilGT_2008]

Ok thats an option then. Two others in Lisburn I know of, Murphys (originally Jet) and the tiny one at Super Value dont do it. On a side note is it always sickening seeing the fuel prices on google street view - Super @117.9

 

[Stu Beck]

I wish murphys did do it, I live pretty much beside it.

 

[PhilGT_2008]

I assume the Topaz Super stuff is also 97 ron then too?

 

[Stu Beck]

Yeah, all super is 97, v power is 98 and tesco momentum 99 is well 99. lol

 

[Artoir]

Topaz on Stockman's lane by the M1 does it.

 

[ek4]

Heard BP are meant to be bringing in a new "mix" of super unleaded so thats prob why they are letting the current stock clear.

 

[Ben]

Any joy around Lurgan/Portadown/Banbridge?

 

[Artoir]

As far as I understand, the biggest issue with super in NI is it sits in the tanks far too long. It may do no harm for the number of outlets selling it to be reduced (as long as a decent geographical spread is maintained). I don't mean all BP garages stopping it, but a reduction in pumps overall would increase throughput and mean fresher fuel for everyone.

 

[C4L]

I just sat reading this thread for 15 minutes and at no point until this second did I put 2 + 2 together as to why half an hour ago I stood like a d1ck at the petrol pump for a good 5 minutes throwing dirty disapproving looks at the shop to turn the pump on for super unleaded when obviously there was none left hahaha

Edit: they had no sign on the pump to be fair lol