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Fuel Upgrades Exception Report

The report outlines how many Unleaded Petrol (ULP) vehicles were filled with Premium Unleaded Petrol (PULP), how many litres of Premium ULP have been purchased and how much extra this cost you.

A sample fuel upgrades exception report

sample of exception report fuel upgrades

If some of the vehicles in your fleet were recently filled with a premium fuel, which may not be mandated by the vehicle manufacturer and may be outside of your company fuel policy, an exception report can be generated to notify you. The report outlines how many Unleaded Petrol (ULP) vehicles were filled with Premium Unleaded Petrol (PULP), how many litres of PULP have been purchased and how much of an extra cost this is to you.

Premium fuels are typically more expensive than standard fuels and may not deliver any benefit to your organisation. Premium unleaded fuels carry a higher RON (Research Octane Number) rating. Put simply, RON determines petrol's 'anti-knock' quality or resistance to pre-ignition; or if you want to put it in another way, the Octane Number denotes its resistance to detonation. Unlike premium unleaded petrol, premium diesel has no performance advantages. However, it's claimed to do a better job of cleaning your car's engine, which over time could lead to better performance and economy.

Whilst certain engines perform better using premium fuels and can provide better fuel economy in certain conditions, standard fuels are generally considered acceptable in most generic fleet applications. By eliminating unnecessary use of premium fuels within your fleet, there is an opportunity for you for you to save.

Possible reasons why your vehicle was filled with a premium fuel

  • The driver(s) may not be aware that the vehicle does not require premium fuel.
  • Premium fuel may have been the only fuel available at the service station at that time.
Actions to take if your vehicle was fueled with a premium fuel

  • If you believe the recommended fuel type for any of the vehicles in your fleet should be premium, let us know and we’ll update our records.
  • Contact the driver(s) of the vehicle to discuss your company fuel policy with regards to the use of premium fuels.
  • Read our blog article about getting the most out of your fuel cards.