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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELLING DISCOUNTED FUEL

  • US 20090024466A1
  • Filed: 07/20/2007
  • Published: 01/22/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for providing discounted fuel to consumers, the method comprising the steps of:

  • issuing a discount fuel card to a consumer who purchases at least a specified amount of non-fuel goods or services;

    charging the consumer an amount approximately equal to a fuel value which the consumer wishes to add to the card plus a price of the non-fuel goods or services;

    crediting additional value to the fuel card based on an action taken by the consumer to arrive at a total fuel value for the card;

    storing an identification number for the card and an indication of the total fuel value of the card in a computer;

    permitting the consumer to use the discount fuel card to purchase fuel up to the amount of the total fuel value at a fuel station;

    authorizing the fuel station to accept the card;

    providing information to the fuel station which instructs the fuel station to sell the fuel to the consumer at a discount price; and

    paying the fuel station an amount approximately equal to the discount price.

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