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Rating of refueling by quality: where is it better to refuel the car. Moscow and non-Moscow gas stations: where is gasoline better? Why is gasoline cheaper for TNC?

09.12.2021

An experienced driver is always attentive to what "feeds" his car. After all, the quality of fuel can have a variety of effects: it is not a fact that the consequences will please the car owner. In addition, the poor quality of gasoline leads to the fact that the engine deteriorates and breaks down. Various problems can await: problems with spark plugs deteriorate, breakdown of the equipment responsible for the fuel circulation, as well as engine breakdown as a whole. The low quality of diesel fuel leads to the same problem.

What determines the quality of fuel

Checking fuel quality means using a large number of factors. These include the following indicators: octane number, fractional composition indicators, the proportion of harmful impurities contained in gasoline - alkalis, acids, organic compounds, and so on. Many drivers believe that a company promoted in advertising, such as Shell or Rosneft, guarantees high quality fuel at filling stations. Fuel quality control at gas stations can be seen in the use of special certificates that are available at each gas station. However, it is not uncommon for the data in the certificates to be very unreliable.

In general, everyone is well aware that due to the difference in the fractional indicators of the fuel composition, the requirements for gasoline 80 and 95 will be completely different. This is also worth paying attention to.

The quality rating of gasoline is known to many - the 76th is the least popular, the 95th is the highest. However, unscrupulous gas station workers can do wonders for turning unsightly fuel into candy. Special additives allow you to make the 76th any other. And our cars use this dubious mixture in their work. Only the additives that are added to the raw materials for the production of gasoline can cause more damage to the car. However, there may be a situation that is not related to the conscientiousness of the fuel sellers. During long-term storage, gasoline decreases in octane number. At the same time, the amount of resins contained in it increases - this is due to a corresponding increase in hydrocarbons in the fuel.

Video about the quality of gasoline at gas stations:

How to choose quality gasoline

To get a gas station, there are a fair number of ways. First of all, this is the "expert opinion" of your friends and acquaintances. whose knowledge you trust. The highest quality and proven brands in Russia are considered: Lukoil, TNT, Shell and Rosneft. However, when traveling to other districts and regions of the country, this method of choice makes it difficult, since high-quality fuel is not always bottled at gas stations of a popular brand. The solution is simple: analyze the popularity of this gas station among the local population. If the drivers with the "local" are lining up to a certain gas station, then you can trust the quality of the fuel.

It is also worth paying attention to the authenticity of how the filling station is "served"... The easiest way is to look at the station's fuel price list. It should not contain "luxury", "premium" and the like. The brand name should also be clearly visible. This will indicate that the gas station is not trying to pass itself off as a quality and proven brand.

It is worth noting that Shell and TNK unofficially use petrol, which is not of the best sample stored in oil depots. It is easy for the owners of such repositories to deceive popular companies. Therefore, there is a chance to fill your car with diluted fuel at TNK and Shell gas stations.

It is important to be attentive to the passport of gasoline.... It is located in the same place as the consumer's corner. All types of fuel that have certain improvements have their own separate passport. Here they indicate whether it was made according to TU or GOST, the degree of its environmental safety, the refinery where the fuel was manufactured. The date of the passport should not exceed ten days, since after that the characteristics of the fuel are reduced. Buying fuel at gas stations where you cannot see your passport is a very risky and undesirable activity. After all, by violating this mandatory legal obligation, the seller will also easily deceive you.

However, the main thing to remember here is that the miser pays twice. Therefore, it is worthwhile to beware of gas stations with low prices. Give preference to gasoline made in accordance with GOST, and not TU - the control over the degree of quality in the former is much stricter, which will obviously "play into your hands".

There are also secrets of "place and time"... For example, a greater number of substandard and falsified products are sold in the region, and not within the boundaries of large cities. It has also been noticed for a long time that fuel purchased on weekdays is of a higher quality than fuel purchased on weekends. The same can be said about fuel purchased on holidays - its quality often leaves much to be desired.

Quality checking

You can also check the quality of fuel by its appearance.... Checking the quality of fuel for color almost always gives correct results: low-quality options have poisonous shades. High-quality fuel has a rich reddish-brown hue. This indicates a sufficient content of ethyl particles in its composition. You can also check it by touch. To do this, just drop it on your hand. If it dries out your hands, it could be a sign of the right dressing choice. If there are greasy traces, diesel fuel has been added to the fuel, and it is controversial to talk about its quality. Experienced car owners also say that the obvious unpleasant smell of gasoline should alert the car owner. Very often he accompanies a poor quality product.

Of course not always you can determine the quality of gasoline in the field. You can do this at home, as a preventive measure, so to speak. To do this, you need to pour fuel into a glass beaker. The formation of soot deposits on the bottom of the tank indicates the fuel seller's dishonesty. Aromatic carbon or benzene is added to this fuel. You can also check gasoline with a piece of paper by simply dropping gasoline on it. After evaporation, there should be no greasy and dirty marks on the surface of the sheet. In addition, no one bothers you to check the fuel in special laboratories for oil products.

There is another interesting way to check the quality of fuel manually - by dropping it on the glass.... If the diameter of the formed spot is 5 mm, the concentration of resins in the fuel will be about 9-10 mg per 100 ml of gasoline, in 30 mm - 19-21 mg per 100 ml of gasoline. High-quality fuel has the following resin concentration: 7-15 mg per 100 ml, depending on the brand of gasoline. If you use fuel in which the concentration of resins exceeds the norm by two times, the engine life will decrease by twenty percent.

If, when potassium permanganate is added to the fuel, a red color is formed - there is an excessive water content in it. This suggests that with prolonged use of such gasoline, yours will suffer, and you will also need to clean the fuel equipment.

Of course, there are also household gasoline meters. However, the reliability of the data of their analysis is very controversial and they should not determine the quality of gasoline.... After all, gasoline can contain the required amount of octane particles in the presence of special additives. However, if it is necessary to distinguish between gasoline and diesel fuel, they work great.

When you identify such fuel problems, it’s best to get your vehicle diagnosed as soon as possible. and subsequent repair, due to low-quality fuel, it is necessary to carry out laboratory analysis of the fuel. In the event that the result reveals a violation of the rules, you will be able to claim reimbursement of the cost of repair work from the consumer protection service.

The best brands of Russia

The first place was shared by Gazpromneft and Kirishsky gasoline, since it has never been tested badly. In principle, everything is clear with Gazpromneft: 2 large factories, one of which is located in Moscow, and the second in Yaroslavl, guarantee the quality of their products. In addition, according to the results of the inspection, their fuel is no worse than the European one.

Third place - TNK. Fourth - Rosneft. Fifth - Shell. Sixth - TNK-BP.

The seventh place was taken by the Neste company. At their filling stations, all fuel is domestic, with the exception of the 98th. The rule of place and time is applied to them in the first place, since quite often you can find negative reviews about the quality of gasoline at one or another gas station of this brand. They also say that on Friday nights, the gasoline at their gas stations is also not of the best quality.

The eighth place went to the small company Statoil. Ninth - PTK. A large company that has proven itself quite well, but for some reason the consumers do not like it. There are apparently reasons for this.

Tatneft and Bashneft are mid-quality companies and therefore share the last place in the top ten. Although it should be noted that Tatneft still does not have its own base, unlike the Bashkir brand.

Report on the quality of gasoline at various filling stations:

Thus, purchasing high-quality fuel is a simple matter, it is only important to be attentive to the little things, and then you will save yourself from unnecessary costs and unpleasant emotions about your car.

Comfort is one of the main requirements put forward by motorists. Many parameters are responsible for a comfortable ride, not the least of which is the quality of fuel. The modern market for oil and gas products has hundreds of offers from various suppliers. However, it is this factor that makes it difficult to resolve the issue of the most optimal choice. This material describes the criteria for self-determination of which gas station is the best gasoline.

There are often cases when, when changing the grade or brand of fuel, the driver is faced with behavior unusual for his car: the engine starts up and stalls for a long time, knocks are heard while driving, and the car itself moves jerkily, as if the arrow of the fuel sensor was approaching zero. If earlier such problems did not bother, but made themselves felt along with the change of oil product, this may indicate both the low quality of the latter and its inconsistency with the passport of a particular vehicle. Below is the relationship between fuel characteristics and their direct impact on engine performance.

The octane number is a comparative indicator that determines the degree of resistance of a particular grade of commercial gasoline to detonation... In this case, detonation should be understood as self-ignition of the fuel as a result of a thermal explosion during compression of the fuel mixture. This process is typical when the octane number, and hence the detonation resistance, are low. In this case, the following signs are noted:

  • power drawdown;
  • sharp sound;
  • increased smoke of exhaust;
  • fast fuel combustion.

When the use of low-octane fuel that does not meet the requirements of a car is of a systemic nature, it is possible local engine damage... In particular, exhaust valves can burn out as the mixture detonates before they can close. This process can be recognized by its characteristic metallic sound. In addition, the pistons and cylinder head gasket could be damaged.

Advice! If you have doubts about how to fill up with gasoline, you should look at the inside of the fuel tank door - often the information is duplicated there as well.

The use of high-octane gasoline allows an increase in engine power in the usual operating mode. However, not all vehicles are "sharpened" for this type of fuel. When filling a car with high-octane gasoline, the engine of which is designed to use fuel with a low octane number, a kind of readjustment of the fuel system occurs. Fuel combustion occurs with a "delay", which ultimately leads to a significant decrease in the power characteristics of the engine, instead of the expected improvement. It also threatens wear of the cylinder-piston group due to the increase in temperature.

When the indicator of the amount of actual resins goes outside the norm, they settle on the elements of the combustion chamber. Over time, the nozzles become clogged, and carbon deposits form on the candles. Among other things, this can lead to so-called glow ignition, which starts an uncontrolled combustion process. Due to premature combustion, the pressure and temperature in the cylinders increase. Because of this, with each cycle, ignition occurs earlier and earlier, until one of the parts fails.

Glow ignition is accompanied by a dull tapping sound. However, even an experienced driver cannot always distinguish it by ear. Therefore, you should carefully monitor the power: at high rotational speed, there are drawdowns in power up to 15%... This can be seen when the throttle valve is fully open.

Due to the high sulfur content in gasoline, oxides are formed during combustion - compounds of minerals with oxygen, which, when exposed to high temperatures, can cause corrosion, and when interacting with moisture, form sulfuric acid, which further increases corrosion. This leads to wear of the gas exhaust system, as well as lead-bronze bearings, up to their destruction.

Acidity

Another factor leading to the development of corrosive activity, is hyperacidity. This increases the tendency of gasoline to form deposits in the combustion chamber and the fuel system as a whole. According to GOST, the acidity index for different brands of gasoline is:

  • AI-91: 3.0 mg KOH;
  • AI-93: 0.8 mg KOH;
  • AI-95: 2.0 mg KOH.

The specified rates correspond to 100 ml of gasoline. Interesting that during storage of fuel, its acidity increases, but still rarely reaches critical values.

Advice! There is a direct relationship between the gum content of gasoline and its acid number - the more tar, the higher the acidity. In this case, the octane number decreases. This must be taken into account when choosing a fuel.

Methods for determining quality fuel

If the driver has doubts about the quality of gasoline, there are two options for checking it: in the laboratory and at home. In the first case, an official document is issued containing all the verification data, as well as a general conclusion. If the examination reveals that fuel indicators do not meet the standard, this may be a reason for going to court at the gas station where the sample was purchased. In this case, all costs are borne by the oil refining company.

If the results turn out to be within the permissible norm, then there is no question of compensation and the client will have to pay for the laboratory services himself, and this is not always cheap. Therefore, further basic methods for self-checking gasoline are considered.

Method number 1: color check

The practice of dyeing gasoline was in effect even in the Soviet Union, when a red pigment was added to fuel containing a poisonous additive tetraethyl lead. This marking was necessary to visually highlight the more toxic fuels. At the moment in Russia, according to GOST, unleaded gasoline must be transparent... However, some companies, in particular Lukoil, tint gasoline grades in different colors so that they can be visually distinguished. So, in 2001 at Lukoil gas stations it was possible to purchase A-80 red and A-92 - bluish. However, due to the increase in the number of counterfeits, which passed off the color of gasoline for its brand name, the management decided to curtail the campaign.

Interesting! The Ukrainian oil refining company WOG still produces colored fuel. Thus, the Mustang brand has a green tint, which is its trademark.

In connection with the above, it is better to refuel at those gas stations where uncolored gasoline is sold without turbidity and sediment. It should be noted that high-quality fuel may have a pale yellow tint, but in no case saturated tones.

Method # 2: Test for dilution with water

There is another way to determine quality by color. However, this time you will have to "conjure". For the experiment, you will need a transparent container and ordinary undiluted potassium permanganate. If on contact with gasoline begins to appear pinkish tint, this directly indicates the water content as part of the fuel. It is important to remember the ratio of reagents: if you add too much manganese, even gasoline can turn pink. Therefore, it is recommended to calculate the proportions based on a gasoline to reagent ratio of 20: 1.

Method # 3: Checking for tar and oil

It is easy to establish the fact of the presence of oil in the fuel: just blot the paper in the test piece and let it dry... If, after drying, a greasy mark remains on it, then oil is present in the composition. Some experimenters apply a drop of the sample to the skin, but this method is strongly discouraged, since in addition to degreasing, dermatitis and even eczema can be earned.

As for sulfur, it is better to check its content in gasoline outdoors, away from flammable objects. To conduct an experiment, you need to stock up on a glass slide. A little fuel fluid should be dripped onto it and ignited. If the gasoline is of high quality, then on a white trace will remain on the glass surface... But tarry gasoline is characterized by stains from yellowish to rich brown shades.

TOP-10 filling stations in terms of gasoline quality

Car owners are constantly busy with the question of which gas station is the best gasoline. Most of the drivers have already empirically identified their favorites. And for those who are still in search of a reference fuel, the following rating of gas stations is offered by the quality of the services provided. For comparison, we used indicators such as:

  • the quality of petroleum products and compliance with technical specifications or GOST;
  • service;
  • price;
  • availability of additional services;
  • client programs and promotions.

To test the gas stations and determine the most profitable among them, weighted average prices for AI-95 fuel in Moscow and regions(for gas station networks not represented in Moscow and the region). AI-98 gasoline took part in checking for compliance with the actual octane number.

Brand name Gas station network Price Octane number AI-98 (laboratory examination) Fuel standard Client program Customer Reviews

(max. 5)

Rosneft >2800 45.30 98.2 Euro 5, Euro 6 :

- 1 point for 2 liters of fuel;

- 1 point for 20 rubles of other purchases;

- 1 point = 1 ruble

- registration is free.

4.1
>2600 46.35 100 Euro 5 :

- 1 point for 50 rubles for fuel and other purchases;

- 1 point = 1 ruble;

- registration is free.

4.3
Gazprom Neft >1200 45.80 98.6 Euro 5 :

- "Silver" status: 3 points per 100 rubles;

- "Gold" status: 4 points for 100 rubles;

- "Platinum status": 5 points for 100 rubles;

- 1 point = 1 ruble;

- registration is free.

4.1
TNK >600 45.80 98.2 Euro 5 See the terms of the LP for Rosneft customers. 4.2
Tatneft >550 44.89 98.6 Euro 5 :

- 500 - 1999 r = 1.5% discount;

- 2000 - 4999 p = 3% discount;

-> 5000 = 4.5% discount;

- 1 point = 1 ruble;

- registration: paid (depends on the region).

4.1
Shell >250 46.29 98.6 Euro 5 Several types with different conditions. 4.5
BP >100 45.89 98.4 Euro 5 BP Club:

- “Green” status: 1 point per 100 rubles of fuel;

- "Gold" status: 2 points for 100 rubles;

- Platinum status: 3 points for 100 rubles;

- when buying in cafes and shops, points are doubled, taking into account the status;

- 1 point = 1 ruble;

- registration is free.

4.4
Bashneft >500 43.65 98.8 Euro 5 Several . 4.4
Track >50 46.99 98.4 Euro 5 Mobile loyalty program:

- 2% cashback on purchases immediately after registration;

- 3% cashback on all purchases for RUB 50,000;

- 4% cashback for RUB 200,000;

- 5% cashback for RUB 1,000,000;

- 1 point = 1 ruble;

- registration is free.

4.5
Gazprom >400 45.99 98.2 Euro 5 "Moving into the future":

- starting discount 2%;

- 1 liter of gasoline = 1 point;

- 2 liters of diesel fuel = 1 point;

- 1 point = 1 ruble;

- 1000 p = 2.5% discount;

- 2500 p = 3%;

- 5000 p = 3.5%;

- 10,000 b = 4%;

- 20,000 b = 4.5%;

- 50,000 b = 5%;

- registration: 250 p.

3.9

Based on the above data, the reader is advised to determine the best gas station network for himself, based on his personal priorities. It should be noted that all applicants who took part in the formation of the rating, the quality of gasoline meets modern standards.

Brands such as Rosneft, Lukoil and Shell deserve special attention, since so far only they are working to improve the quality of fuel and final transition to the Euro-6 standard... However, for those who do not know who to give preference to - Rosneft or Lukoil, or, perhaps, it is difficult to decide between Shell or Lukoil - there is only one piece of advice you can give: pay attention to the octane number.

Important! If the octane number is significantly higher than the norm, this may indicate the presence of harmful additives for its artificial increase, which will further negatively affect the operation of the engine.

Interestingly, the most transparent gasoline is found at Rosneft and Shell filling stations, while the "brightest" (dark yellow) - at Lukoil... Nevertheless, according to polls, this brand is preferred by more than 40% of car owners in Russia.

Reasons for the appearance of low-quality fuel at gas stations

First of all, it should be remembered that there are companies that independently extract raw materials (Gazpromneft and Rosneft), and there are those that buy them from them. There is also such a thing as "subsidiaries" operating under the license of a holding company. The latter include, for example, TNK, BP and Bashneft owned by Rosneft... Therefore, it is not surprising that fuel of the same quality can be purchased under nominally different brands. It may differ only by the brand name and cost. Sometimes with additives.

As for transnational companies operating in the Russian Federation, one should not hope that Shell or British Petroleum will be the same as in Europe or America. Least, raw materials for fuel of these brands are purchased from domestic refineries... For example, Shell does not have its own carriers at all, so in Russia its duties are performed by AVTEK, which receives gasoline in Ufa, Kapotna, Yaroslavl and Ryazan.

Moreover, at the same gas station each time there may be fuel from different places. They transport it in the same fuel trucks, as a result of which a new batch may come with traces of the previous one. And it is not necessary that it will be the same brand of gasoline. Although the company's employees exclude the possibility of mixing samples, arguing this by the presence of a special sensor inside the container, such a risk cannot be swept aside.

Considering all of the above, it remains to focus the attention of motorists on the given data and to recommend purchasing gasoline at gas stations of oil-producing companies that have taken a course to improve the quality of fuel and are interested in the consistency of customers. This will be an indirect evidence of good gasoline and high service.

Each manufacturer of automobile "fuel" assures us that its fuel is of the highest quality and that you should refuel your iron horses exactly at their branded gas stations. In fact, everything is different, and often only an experienced driver can figure out which filling stations have the best quality gasoline. But even they are often helped by the rating of gas stations in Moscow and other cities of Russia.

Why it is worth refueling a car with high-quality gasoline

Many drivers do not attach much importance to such a factor as the quality of the gasoline with which they refuel their cars. But the consequences of poor fuel quality can be very different:

  • there are problems with starting the motor;
  • spark plugs fail;
  • the components of the fuel system are damaged.

In addition, other problems may occur. It all depends on how long the car was filled with poor quality fuel, and what was its composition.

How the quality of gasoline is determined

Unfortunately, in Moscow and other cities of the country, the situation with the quality of gasoline has remained deplorable for many years. Drivers are openly deceived even at branded gas stations, not to mention little-known petrol stations.

We are used to the fact that the quality of gasoline is determined by the following indicators:

  • octane number;
  • the amount of additives and foreign matter;
  • fractional indicators.

At first glance, everything is clear with the octane number. These are 80, 92, 95, 98 or a higher quality indicator corresponding to the European standard, that is, gasoline with the prefix “Euro”. Nevertheless, due to various additives, the octane number of gasoline is artificially increased, from AI 92, due to special additives, it is easy to make AI 95, and so on. But the quality of this fuel will be lower than RON 95 blends from a responsible manufacturer. It is especially important which additive the manufacturer uses.

The amount of third-party substances is another problem of domestic gas stations. These can be: acids, organic substances, alkalis, debris, water and much more. Such fuel causes significant damage to the car's power supply system.

The vaporization temperature of gasoline, the operation of the engine under various conditions, and its service life depend on the fractional composition. This indicator does not always correspond to the norm at little-known gas stations, which cannot be said about large gas station networks.

It is possible to determine all these indicators only in laboratory conditions, but not all drivers take this measure in order to find out exactly where to refuel their car.

Where does low quality gasoline come from?

Despite the fact that expensive branded gas stations have a good reputation, sometimes they also have poor quality fuel. Therefore, a logical question arises: where does bad gasoline come from at all and why is there so much of it in Russia? There are several reasons for this:

So at what gas stations should you refuel a car in Moscow and other cities of the country?

Rating of gas stations in Russia

So what are the best gas stations filled with the best gasoline? What brands of petroleum products should you entrust your car to? To understand this issue, you should look at the rating of gas stations by the quality of gasoline 2015-2016.

10th place - MTK

And this is despite the fact that in the rating of gas stations in Russia, MTK is the only network of gas stations controlled by the Moscow government. Gasoline and diesel fuel meet the Euro 4 standard and undergo the strictest quality control in laboratory conditions. This fuel is environmentally friendly. Along with this, prices at MTK gas stations are the most affordable in the capital.

9th place - Tatneft

One of the ten leaders among gas stations in the country. One of the advantages of the network is that they can be easily found all over Russia. For example, it is easier to meet Tatneft on the IZS highway than the SHell point. Products supplied to gas stations are produced by a Moscow oil refinery. The quality of the fuel is carefully monitored in the factory laboratories. In the manufacture of fuel, only those additives are used that really increase the quality of the mixture and ensure good engine performance for the maximum long term. As practice shows, there are practically no cases of underfilling and replacement of brands of gasoline at Tatneft filling stations.

8th place - Phaeton Aero

Unlike the two previous brands of gasoline, Phaeton Aero is a product supplied to gas stations of the same name by three manufacturers at once. This:

  • Rutek CJSC.
  • LLC PO Kirishinefteorgsintez.
  • LLC "Tekhnokhim".

7th place - Sibneft

Sibneft Oil Company possesses a powerful technical base that allows it to extract raw materials at a deeper depth than its main competitors. The company started its activity in the Tomsk region, but within a short period of time it quickly expanded its sales area. Today, Sibneft filling stations are located in almost all regions of Russia. The quality of gasoline is at its height due to the use of the latest technologies and the highest quality additives.

6th place - Track

Gas station "Trassa" LLC is one of the most popular networks of filling stations in Russia. According to many drivers, the quality of gasoline and diesel at the company's filling stations is quite satisfactory. In addition, AI-95 "Premium-Sport" fuel appeared at the filling station not so long ago.

5th place - British Petroleum

Gas stations of this company can be found not only in Russia, but all over the world. British Petroleum is the largest oil production and refining company on the planet. The fuel of this company meets the highest European standards, gas stations are also equipped with everything necessary for the convenience of customers. True, the prices for all types of gasoline are not the cheapest in the country.

4th place - TNK

One of the largest oil refining companies in the CIS. A third of all fuel sold at filling stations meets the Euro-5 standard. Additional proprietary additives increase the power of the unit, contribute to the economical consumption of its resources, and keep its components clean. In addition, fuel at TNK stations is sold at quite affordable prices.

3rd place - Shell

SHell filling stations are among the three best filling stations in Russia in terms of gasoline quality. SHell fuel is environmentally friendly and meets all European industry standards. It should be noted that SHell fuel is manufactured in accordance with GOST and meets the Euro-5 standard.

2nd place - Gazpromneft

This gasoline overtakes TM SHell as fuel. Its filling stations sell fuel from several of the best domestic and foreign manufacturers. The product is manufactured according to TU and complies with the Euro-4 standard.

1st place - Lukoil

It is believed that in Russia today it is the best gas station network in terms of the quality of gasoline. Products under this trademark were awarded the "Eco-label" and meet the Euro-5 standard. A pleasant bonus is the reasonable prices for Lukoil fuel.

Which gas station to fill in fuel is a personal matter for each car owner, but awareness is also of great importance. Therefore, we suggest using the rating of the best gas stations in the country in order to choose the highest quality gasoline.



Much depends on the quality of the fuel. Low-quality gasoline can shorten the engine's life, impair its starting and negatively affect the dynamics of the iron horse. Alas, the fears of the drivers were not in vain - last year, on the direct instructions of the President of Russia, the Prosecutor General's Office and Rosstandart carried out many inspections of gas stations. The test results were disappointing - more than a third of all fuel was of poor quality. Therefore, it is important for Russian motorists to know exactly where to refuel.

The rating of gas stations by the quality of gasoline was compiled on the basis of a study by Rosstandart and driver reviews on the websites of Otzovik and Irecommend, where every day thousands of users express their opinions about products and services.

10 Phaeton

One of the oldest fuel operators in the country, represented mainly in the northern capital and the region. Phaetona gas stations are additionally equipped with a 24-hour supermarket, cafe and even a pharmacy, as well as a car wash, tire inflation service and tire fitting service. Phaeton representatives buy oil products from the Kirishsky and Yaroslavsky oil refineries and claim that they constantly monitor the quality of the fuel. Some car enthusiasts are unhappy with the fact that after refueling the AI95, the car is worse to drive, or even stall at all.

9 Bashneft

In general, users note the acceptable quality of gasoline (with the exception of certain gas stations in the Ulyanovsk region), but they speak negatively about the quality of service.

8 Tatneft

The opinion of motorists about Tatneft filling stations is either very good or very bad - there are practically no average ratings. Some note the cleanliness, convenience, delicious menu, clean toilets and the excellent quality of gasoline, on which the iron friend runs like he has never run before. Others testify to the exact opposite: the car is jerky, prolonged acceleration, and even the replacement of the catalyst and the fuel pump. Therefore, only the 8th line of the rating goes to this network of filling stations.

7 SibNeft

Although the activities of SibNeft were initially limited to the Tomsk region, now the filling stations of this network have spread throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation. In 2013, the company developed a new Class 5 Prime fuel with improved performance. This fuel is said to reduce engine maintenance costs, reduce the rate of engine oil contamination and increase spark plug life. It is also more environmentally friendly.

6 Track

Reviews and ratings of the Gas station Trail in terms of the quality of gasoline are mostly positive. They note the excellent quality of service, cleanliness, a comfortable seating area and the courtesy of the service staff (there are refuellers). And, of course, good quality gasoline.

5 TNK

Good gasoline for reasonable money, which is well accepted even by cars with capricious engines. It is noted that 92 is rather overpriced, but the quality of 92 is quite good. However, the politeness and quickness of the staff leaves much to be desired.

4 Shell

According to users, the only drawback of the network of gas stations from the international oil giant is their number. They note the excellent quality of gasoline and its economical consumption. Motorists especially like Shell V-Power gasoline, which is equipped with additives for more efficient and dynamic engine operation.

3 Gazpromneft

Honest octane number, reasonable price with good quality, availability of additional services and courteous staff - this is what puts Gazpromneft gas stations on the 3rd line in the rating of gas stations in Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg in terms of gasoline quality. However, they note that the quality of gasoline can vary - it depends on the suppliers.

2 Lukoil

Car enthusiasts note the variety of fuels; besides the "usual" (quite good quality) there is also the so-called. fuel "Ecto plus", in which there are many special additives to extend the life of the engine and make it more environmentally friendly. However, there are also disadvantages - for example, it is highly likely that the quality of gasoline in small towns may be far from ideal.

1 Rosneft

Rosneft tops the rating of filling stations in terms of gasoline quality, providing good fuel at affordable prices. The staff is polite. There is a discount program and promotions that reduce the price of fuel are regularly held. Gas stations can provide additional services, for example, pumping up the wheels and a vacuum cleaner for the cabin, as well as pouring gasoline into the canister.