The fuel CONundrum

[Ibrox90]

I was on my way home today when i ran into some unexpected roadworks cost me alot of fuel.

When my fuel gauge hit empty and "range till empty" hit 5km I doubted weather I'd be able to make it home.

I pulled in at an "on the run" BP service station, ad put in $20 approximatily 15+ litres of BP Ultimate.

NOW for the CON.

I got in the car started the engine. The fuel gauge didnt move. I thought nothing of it at first thinking it was just a glitch I continued on my journey home. I travelled a further 4-5km down the road the fuel gauge didnt move.

Worried I pulled into the next "On the run" BP petrol station while doing so the car died. Worried at this point I attempted to restart my dead boss 260 would turn. Thinking surely it couldnt have been that i ran out of fuel i filled another $20 of BP ultimate. jumped back in the car petrol gauge moved to 1/4 tank range till empty 109 kms.

SO,

It is my thinking that at the first BP petrol station no fuel was delievered to my vehicle. Yet the fuel litre counter went up as did the cost metre.

I spoke to the girl at the second on the run and she gave me a number for the head office. which i rang and they are now investigating and getting back to me. and have promised that a $80 fuel voucher is in the mail along with an apology for my troubles.

Just highlights the point that you really dont know how much or how little fuel your getting.

P.s I was under the impression that a pump dispensing no fuel and still charging was impossible.

Sorry for the long winded story