AAFES rolling out fuel cards in Germany

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AAFES rolling out fuel cards in Germany
By Charlie Coon, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Tuesday, May 27, 2008

The switch is flipped on Tuesday, rolling out the AAFES fuel-ration card system at Esso and on-post filling stations throughout Germany.

The fuel cards and instructions will be mailed over the summer and fall to most customers at their military post boxes. But starting Tuesday, those who apply for or renew vehicle registrations will receive a fuel card on the spot.

By the end of the year, all Army and Air Force Exchange Service fuel customers will be required to use the cards to fill up off post.

The fuel-ration card is replacing paper coupons as the way to buy gas and diesel on the Germany economy using U.S.-based prices, which are typically half German prices or even less.

Uncertainty over the system is reflected by the 63 "frequently asked questions" posted on the system’s Web site, but at least all 63 questions come with an answer.


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