Well, my experience at Shell stations around SG varies from time
to time but I must agree with some of u guys/gals out there about
their service staff. They used to be local u see... now it is more
commonly PRC's (no pun intended) Although they are more polite than
most, they aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, if u get my
drift... There used to be those older SG staff, uncles &
aunties. They are more experienced for one & they are friendly
too..., so much for realizing the usefulness & resourcefulness
of our elderly generation. Instead of employing our own, our
leaders encourage employment of 'foreign talent' (if there is such a
thing).... 
As for
7-11, well that was a corporate decision & it is common
knowledge that they charge more because of their 24hr operation.
Cashcard top-up is free at ATMs so there is still an option, better
than paying $0.50..., agreed? But what vexes me the most is the Car
Wash @ Shell stns..., not standardized so sometimes, u'll find soap
suds under ur wipers when u get home... They should really do
something about quality rather than quantity.., they hv the most
nos. of outlets islandwide but places like SPC do a better job at
the Car Wash end...
