Low surface energy fuel nozzle

A low liquid retention fuel dispensing nozzle comprising:

• a generally tubular spout attached to said nozzle, said spout having a first end for receiving a fuel supply from said nozzle and a second end for dispensing said fuel supply;
• an inside surface of said spout for directing said fuel from said first end to said second end of said spout;
• an outside surface of said spout, wherein said outside surface may be in indirect contact with said fuel supply;
• and,
• wherein said inside surface or said outside surface of said spout has a surface energy less than 30 dynes per centimeter.

A fuel dispensing apparatus, comprising:

• a generally tubular spout fabricated from a rigid material having a first end for receiving a supply of fuel and a second end for discharging said supply of fuel;
• said spout having a wall connecting said first end and said second end;
• and,
• wherein at least a portion of said wall is coated with a low surface energy material capable of creating a non-wetting condition with said fuel.