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Rachel Pugh & Neil Shaw

Sainsbury's to start charging people 30p for air

Everything seems to be getting more expensive in supermarkets these days - from the food and produce to bags.

Now supermarket chain Sainsbury's has said it is to start charging people for air.

Until now drivers wanting to top up their tyres at garages across the country have not had to pay, but a new charge has now been applied, reports MEN.

Drivers have criticised the move, according to Birmingham Live.

Sainsbury's is also now charging £1 for screenwash instead of offering free water.

One driver told The Sun newspaper: “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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