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James Rodger & Alexander Smail

Sainsbury's shoppers disappointed after new charge for formerly free service

Customers will now be charged for air and water at Sainsbury's petrol stations.

From now on, drivers will be asked to fork out 30p at the supermarket's stations across the UK - even though the services used to be free.

Free water has also been replaced by screenwash which will set customers back £1, as reported by Birmingham Live.

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Other UK supermarkets that offer air and water for drivers include Tesco and Morrisons.

Customers across the country have since shared their disappointment at the new charges in interviews with media outlets.

One driver told The Sun: “Had to pay twice for air on your new money grabbing machine as three mins isn't enough for Landrover tyres.

“Given the profits you lot make it’s pathetic that you are charging for this. Won't buy fuel there again.”

A Sainsbury's spokesman said: “We regularly review the services we provide our customers.

"We have invested in the facilities at our petrol filling stations, offering a variety of services including screen wash air towers and contactless payment options, offering even more convenience for our customers."

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