Super Premium Gas Stations in Caracas Prepare to Offer Standard Fuel
Super Premium gas stations in Caracas will begin offering standard fuel after a drop in sales.
TL;DR
- Gas stations previously dedicated to 'Super Premium' fuel (97 octane) are being retrofitted to sell standard gasoline (91 or 95 octane).
- The 'Super Premium' pilot plan, which only accepted dollar payments, led to a drastic decrease in customers and sales, reportedly reaching only 2% of previous levels.
- Workers at several stations in Caracas confirmed low customer traffic when only 'Super Premium' was offered.
- Industry representatives requested the acceptance of bolivar payments and the availability of all octane levels to boost sales.
- The 'Super Premium' fuel is intended for modern, turbocharged, or high-performance vehicles, representing about 15% of the national vehicle fleet.