Fuel company saves forces thousands with free petrol

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Fuel company saves forces thousands with free petrol

Fuel giant BP has saved forces across the country thousands of pounds by giving them free fuel during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gas and go: BP has saved one force �100,000 with free fuel during the COVID-19 crisis

Date - 19th May 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Forces across the country were told by BP last month that they could fuel up for free. The offer also included charging of electric vehicles through BP Chargemaster. Demand at the pumps has fallen 70% during the crisis, according to the Petrol...

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