Putting the genie into fuel prices: Keeping your drivers moving, whatever your fleet size

In this issue of Building and Facilities News, we are delighted to select fuelGenie as our Fuel Card Company of the Month.

The last few years have been turbulent in the fuel economy, with the wholesale price of crude oil sky-rocketing, further exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This has had a devastating impact on businesses with fleet vehicles, especially SMEs. While the electric vehicle (EV) industry is signalling the way to greener transportation and cost-savings longterm, many smaller companies can’t afford to take the leap to EV just yet. In the meantime, the fleet industry can benefit from smart travel planning and fuel cards, offered by companies such as fuelGenie.

The company operating fuelGenie was established in 1997 and is owned & operated by Worldline IT Services UK Limited. fuelGenie itself was launched as a product in 2009. Operating out of its base in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, fuelGenie offers fleet managers and small businesses a completely free fuel card, with no minimum spend.

What’s the catch, you may ask?

There is none – this is a fully transparent fuel solution for fleet services, optimising fuel efficiency costs and providing buoyancy in a time of inflated fuel prices. It is easy to use online, with handy in-app management and no hidden costs or fees.

We spoke to Tony Burgess, Director –Merchant network at fuelGenie, to find out how the fuel card can support fleet managers, “As a trusted business fuel card provider, fuelGenie enables its customers to take advantage of many competitive benefits, such as: low-cost supermarket fuel prices; no account fees, card fees or hidden surcharges; no limit on how many fuelGenie cards can be added to a single business account; complete control with online or in-app account management; visibility of nearest petrol station with the fuelGenie app; and the ability to collect supermarket loyalty on Tesco Clubcard, Morrisons More and Nectar cards at Sainsbury’s.

“With fuelGenie, you pay the price displayed at the pump, not a price calculated centrally as happens with some other fuel cards. Our primary customers are fleet owners & small business leaders – from sole traders who operate multiple vehicles, to larger corporates or even public sector organisations.

“fuelGenie recently expanded its petrol station network with the launch of a new fuel card, fuelGenie+, which can be used at most Shell forecourts. The deal we struck with Shell bolstered our network by more than 900 sites, bringing our total to around 2,200 in the UK.

“fuelGenie+ provides more locations, flexibility and benefits for just a small card fee per month, for each driver. We offer credit terms and provide HMRC-compliant invoices to help businesses spend more time helping their clients and less time sorting petty cash or reimbursing expenses.

“Our handy app also allows drivers to find their nearest fuelGenie or fuelGenie+ station on an interactive map with details on fuel prices to help find the best deal.”

The app has already proved popular, with almost 40,000 downloads so far, with its enhanced features. Managers can manage drivers’ card details directly from the app, such as driver’s name, vehicle registration and card limits, with full edit details available to authorised users. Further updates include viewing all previously cancelled cards, allowing users to hold a detailed record, helping streamline past and present invoices.

fuelGenie cards are a great way for businesses and fleet managers to have control and visibility of spend, and fuelGenie’s proposition ensures drivers go for better value outlets than some of the major brands, giving you more miles for your money.

Looking to the future, fuelGenie is already looking into the gradual transition to electric vehicles (EV) across the industry and will unveil plans in the coming months.

To apply for your fuelGenie card today, see the website below:

T 0345 371 2490
enquiries@fuelgenie.co.uk
www.fuelgenie.co.uk