With probably the most expensive fuel in the UK and not even showing the price on their board outside, the Texaco petrol station is likely to serve only wealthy customers. The garage in Chelsea's swanky Sloane Avenue is currently selling its Super Plus Unleaded fuel at an extortionate 174.9p per litre. Even those wanting to fill up on traditionally cheaper diesel will find they have to pay 173.9 p per litre. Fuel-ish prices: The Texaco garage under Chelsea Cloisters in Sloane Avenue where the cost per litre has risen to 174.9p High end: The petrol station looks out of place in its premium location close to pricey boutiques and prime property
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Petrol station in London's swanky Chelsea sells Super Plus Unleaded fuel at 174.9p per litre
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Prices will rise nationally as government plans to increase fuel duty by 3p a litre in January
So it may come as no surprise to well dressed passers-by that the fact Chelsea houses some of the @placeholder's pricier fuel pumps appears to come with the territory.
'They do pay an enormous amount of rent,' he said in January, 'If you’re stuck on Sloane Avenue — the highest-valued real estate in @placeholder - you’ve got to deal with the real world.