http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/self-service-petrol-stations-in/ Roughing it up in the desert city of Dubai Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:38:51 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/self-service-petrol-stations-in/comment-page-1/#comment-240427 James Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:11 +0000 http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/?p=850#comment-240427 I just purchased a <a href="http://www.econoaid.com/" title="fuel saver" rel="nofollow">fuel saver</a> which is a throttle body spacer for my car. I have seen increased fuel efficiency and there are no outlandish claims from the maker. I just purchased a fuel saver which is a throttle body spacer for my car. I have seen increased fuel efficiency and there are no outlandish claims from the maker.

]]> http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/self-service-petrol-stations-in/comment-page-1/#comment-197627 umar Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:33:43 +0000 http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/?p=850#comment-197627 Faizuddin » I agree with you, however, in countries like US, the minimum wages are around $6 per hour (depending on state) so the savings are substantial. However, in UAE, things are not so regulated. Faizuddin » I agree with you, however, in countries like US, the minimum wages are around $6 per hour (depending on state) so the savings are substantial. However, in UAE, things are not so regulated.

]]> http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/self-service-petrol-stations-in/comment-page-1/#comment-197027 Faizuddin Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:07:19 +0000 http://umarsiddiqi.com/blog/?p=850#comment-197027 As compared to other maintenance and functional expenses of a gas station, labour costs are very low, almost round the world. Self-Service fuel stations were probably introduced to offer 24 X 7 avaialibility, free of labour worries and a process automation. I would personally prefer a full service station 'coz I see no point in filling the fuel myself. Why shall I leave the comfort of my car when there's no need... As compared to other maintenance and functional expenses of a gas station, labour costs are very low, almost round the world. Self-Service fuel stations were probably introduced to offer 24 X 7 avaialibility, free of labour worries and a process automation. I would personally prefer a full service station ‘coz I see no point in filling the fuel myself. Why shall I leave the comfort of my car when there’s no need…

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