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TOP 5 GAS STATIONS IN WINNIPEG
With gas prices growing higher and higher and everyday joes like us find themselves spending $60 a week for a tank of gas, i figured i’d do some research on the various gasoline pumps around Winnipeg and outline what they all have to offer. In this Top Tuesday you will learn what kind of fuel each station has, bank affiliations, restaurant affiliations, and pros/cons for each. I will also outline the various rewards programs each chain has to offer to get healthy rewards back for the thousands you spend on gas each year! Each chain differs so I based my results on the majority of pumps for that chain. Hit the jump to check it out (read more)
5. HUSKY/MOHAWK
THE PUMPS:
Regular (87 Octane)
Enhance 90 (90 Octane)
Enhanced 92 (92 Octane)
BANK AFFILIATION:
Generic ABM
RETAIL AFFILIATION:
N/A
PROS:
– Convienience Store
– 3 cents off on weekdays
– Higher octane fuel
– Mother Nature friendly branded gasoline
– Many 24-hour locations
CONS:
– Not many are FULL SERVE
– Many do not do the 7 cents off per litre promotion on weekends
– No express payment method for pumps
– No loyalty reward programs (Aeroplan, Airmiles, etc)
– Not many have car wash programs
4. Shell Canada Limited
THE PUMPS:
Shell Bronze (87 Octane)
Shell Silver (89 Octane)
Shell V-Power (91 Octane)
BANK AFFILIATION:
ScotiaBank
RETAIL AFFILIATION:
N/A
PROS:
– Convienience Store
– 3 cents off per litre on weekdays
– Wand wash or touchless carwash on site
– Airmiles points with bonus points for gas and instore purchases
– easyPay to quickly and safely pay at the pump
CONS
– Not many are FULL SERVE
– Not many are 24-hours
– Many do not do the 7 cents off per litre promotion on weekends
3. PETRO-CANADA
THE PUMPS:
RegularClean (87 Octane)
PlusClean (89 Octane)
SuperClean (91 Octane)
BANK AFFILIATION:
Generic ABM
RETAIL AFFILATION:
A&W / JavaStop
PROS:
– Convienience Store (Neighbours Brand)
– 3 cents off on weekdays
– Strongly branded AUTOWASH system
– Petro-points to earn points towards free gas
– Many locations are 24-hours
CONS:
– Not many are FULL SERVE
– Many do not do the 7 cents off per litre promotion on weekends
– No express payment method for pumps
2. ESSO Imperial Oil
THE PUMPS:
ESSO Regular (87 Octane)
ESSO Extra (89 Octane)
ESSO Supreme (91 Octane)
BANK AFFLIATION:
RBC Royal Bank
RETAIL AFFILIATION:
Tim Hortons
PROS:
– Convienience Store
– 3 cents off per litre on weekdays and 7 cents off on weekends
– Wand wash or touchless carwash on site
– Aeroplan Points earned and bonus days where you earn 2x or 4x the points!
– Esso Extra card to earn points for free gas
– Speedpass to quickly and safely pay at the pump
CONS
– Not many (or none) are FULL SERVE
– Many ESSO’s are now enforcing the PRE-PAY rule day or night
– Not many are 24-hours
1. Red River CO-OP
THE PUMPS:
Regular (87 Octane)
Mid-Grade (89 Octane)
Premium (91 Octane)
BANK AFFILIATION:
Generic ABM
RETAIL AFFILATION:
Some import Krispy Kreme Doughnoughts from the States
PROS:
– Convienience Store
– 3 cents off on weekdays, 7 cents on weekends
– Owners Equity Cheque at the end of the year (Some can reach up to $300!)
– Wand wash or touchless carwash on site
– All sites have a FULL SERVE and SELF SERVE stations
– Pay at the pump (attendant)
CONS:
– No express payment method for SELF SERVE pumps
– No 24-Hour locations
– No loyalty reward programs (Aeroplan, Airmiles, etc)
There you have this weeks Top Tuesdays! I moved away from rating based on the quality of gasoline since I lack a laboratory at the momen. I based my decission based on the “bang for your buck” factor. Co-op aside from giving you 7 cents off per litre on weekends, gives you nice healthy cheques at the end of the year that makes them unbeatable!
