Morrisons ( REFUSE TO FILL LPG)

[marchie]

Would that mean that a member of staff would have to inspect the installation each time Steve?

I can't see any reference in the MFG reply, although Charlie at Autogas has told his staff to open the lockers to check, so I may be confusing 2 separate comments, Rob

Steve

 

[Jo001]

PFS staff

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[Fazerloz]

Would that mean that a member of staff would have to inspect the installation each time Steve?

I would think they can see where your filling point is on the cameras and if you have to open a locker or any doubt they will not let you fill.

 

[YeoBlade]

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• Context: This nozzle type is often mentioned in discussions regarding refilling gas tanks at petrol filling stations (PFS).

 

[Glynno]

So could be due to poor standard of Chinese manufactured conversion valve and filling non fillable bottles. MFG is supposedly a different company to Morrisons and Calor don't allow, in their contract. for the bottle to be refilled but people do. See below statement

Morrisons (specifically through the Motor Fuel Group, or MFG, which now operates its forecourts) has implemented a, generally nationwide, policy prohibiting the refilling of portable LPG bottles at their pumps. This restriction is driven by safety, legal, and insurance concerns following reports of incidents, such as fires caused by improper use of adapters on non-refillable bottles.
Key Reasons for the Refusal

• Safety and Insurance Concerns: The primary reason is a ban on filling any vessel that is not a permanently fixed tank on a road vehicle, often termed an "insurance issue" regarding the risks associated with loose bottles.
• Misuse of Adapters: Some users were utilizing dangerous, unofficial adapters to refill standard (non-refillable) Calor gas bottles, posing a major risk of overfilling and fire.
• Difficulty Identifying Bottles: Because staff cannot easily distinguish between safe, refillable bottles (like "Safefill") and dangerous ones from across the forecourt, the policy often bans all portable bottles.
• MFG Takeover: Following the sale of Morrisons' forecourts to the Motor Fuel Group, new, stricter operating procedures were introduced.
• Upcoming Pump Removals: In some locations, these LPG pumps are being phased out entirely.

Scope of the Ban
The ban applies to standard bottles and, at many sites, even specifically designed refillable bottles (e.g., Safefill). While some sites may still permit filling permanently mounted, certified underslung tanks on motorhomes, this is inconsistent and depends on individual staff interpretation.

 

[Robmac]

I would think they can see where your filling point is on the cameras and if you have to open a locker or any doubt they will not let you fill.

Makes sense Chris!

 

[Pudsey Bear]

All new ish gear.
We need our own app for LPG

 

[Steve and Julie]

Looks very smart but expensive at 91p I filled our tank up Sunday for79p a litre at a place near Preston

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Looks very smart but expensive at 91p I filled our tank up Sunday for79p a litre at a place near Preston

Okay next time I need gas in Edinburgh I'll go to Preston then

 

[Robmac]

All new ish gear.
We need our own app for LPG

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Surprised they leave the hose trailing like that Kev, just asking to be run over?

 

[RSD7a]

Looks very smart but expensive at 91p I filled our tank up Sunday for79p a litre at a place near Preston

It was quite a bit cheaper before they upgraded their kit.

 

[molly 2]

Would that mean that a member of staff would have to inspect the installation each time Steve?

I doubt it is easy to put a blanket ban on motoehomes

 

[alcam]

Okay next time I need gas in Edinburgh I'll go to Preston then

Where you stopping in Edinburgh?

 

[molly 2]

Looks very smart but expensive at 91p I filled our tank up Sunday for79p a litre at a place near Preston

My nearest lpg £129.9

 

[alcam]

My nearest lpg £129.9

Seems , comparatively, expensive but how much do you use in a week ?

 

[molly 2]

About 15 lts in winter .

 

[barryd]

It seems a bit pointless now even thinking about the price of LPG at the pumps. Its more a case of worrying if there is any and if there is will you be allowed to use it. I never even look at the price but its the same for diesel. It is what it is.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Where you stopping in Edinburgh?

Nah, Queensferry, just passing through and wanted a top up, we tested the Abingdon services lpg pump too, all good.

It takes a bit of effort but it's out there when you need it so long ad you're not stupid enough to let it run out, unless you have a Calor backup.

 

[The laird]

I also blocked the forecourt when I was on the phone to anus at mfg customer services and had to ask the lady in the station to talk in English we were three way talking on my phone and she kept drifting into her native tongue which I said was ignorant,I also asked them to call the police if they wanted as I was causing an obstruction but 105 mins later I departed no better off
Would I do it again ,, Most defo

 

[mistericeman]

I also blocked the forecourt when I was on the phone to anus at mfg customer services and had to ask the lady in the station to talk in English we were three way talking on my phone and she kept drifting into her native tongue which I said was ignorant,I also asked them to call the police if they wanted as I was causing an obstruction but 105 mins later I departed no better off
Would I do it again ,, Most defo

Great way to improve relations with folks....