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Record petrol prices thanks to Labour's Krazy Keynesian Policies
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This old chestnut. There are plenty of countries in Europe where petrol is more expensive and some where salaries are a lot less as well. Take Portugal, average £1.16 per litre, average annual salary something like £10k and motorways are toll roads:eek:, woe is the poor British motorist..."One thing that is different, and has changed here, is the self-absorption, not just greed. Everybody is in a hurry now and there is a 'the rules don't apply to me' sort of thing." - Bill Bryson0
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mustrum_ridcully wrote: »This old chestnut. There are plenty of countries in Europe where petrol is more expensive and some where salaries are a lot less as well. Take Portugal, average £1.16 per litre, average annual salary something like £10k and motorways are toll roads:eek:, woe is the poor British motorist...
How dare you come on here and tell us that the grass isn't greener
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Hey Chucky, hope you still hold those Shell shares :beer: Good article here.
The company said that last year it added new reserves equivalent to almost three times the amount of oil and gas it pumped.
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/shell-eyes-return-to-growth-as-reserves-jump-reuters_molt-b380ae9d7ee2.html?x=0'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
Two points to mention here - Remember when the governement took 2.5% off VAT at the end of 2008 - they put 2p per litre onto the Excise Duty on petrol and diesel so that the motorist did not get a reduction.
When they then put the 2.5% back onto VAT in January, they did not remove the 2p from the duty.
We have all forgotten this hidden 2p increase (which is now 2.35p, because of the VAT on the 2p).
Secondly, why do newspapers still price their petrol in gallons - we stopped using gallons years ago and a large proportion of motorists have never bought their fuel in gallons. It's just good for scary headlines.
Just report the facts in today's context, guys - £5.41 per gallon is £1.19 per litre - bad enough, but not quite so scary as £5.41
I remember when people were in a panic about it going over £2 a gallon, it was about that time it was switched to doing it in litres and as it was a smaller amount showing, people didn't notice the price going over £2 a gallon.
Well most didn't....I still work it in gallons!
Think I am getting old...the above is certainly an indication I am getting old anyway :rotfl:We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
davetrousers wrote: »How dare you come on here and tell us that the grass isn't greener
Glad to be of service
"One thing that is different, and has changed here, is the self-absorption, not just greed. Everybody is in a hurry now and there is a 'the rules don't apply to me' sort of thing." - Bill Bryson0 -
stocked up more again at just under 1750 a month or so ago - could have waited and got cheaper. happy days that they've moved up again today :THey Chucky, hope you still hold those Shell shares :beer: Good article here.
The company said that last year it added new reserves equivalent to almost three times the amount of oil and gas it pumped.
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/shell-eyes-return-to-growth-as-reserves-jump-reuters_molt-b380ae9d7ee2.html?x=0
why hasn't anyone mentioned peak oil yet? :eek:0 -
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Yep, fuel (and everything else) has really gone up in Euroland since we devalued the quid...
For a long time, quid to euro was around 1.40, so we've really stuck it to them pesky Belgians by increasing their fuel from £1 to £1.30 odd (or maybe they're still paying around a quid in local money..?).
Haven't checked fuel/anything price history in Euroland, just pointing out it's a bit silly saying their prices are higher because we don't get as many euros these days.0 -
I really couldnt care less...
currently 2 car family... plus one big bike ;-)
soon to be 1 small economical car, plus one, economical ... nice bike.
Living close to work, I only use a tank per month at the moment 200 miles! Its great!!! soon to only cost about £15 lol... awesome... less the car cost, etc!
When it snows, i'll walk!!!Plan
1) Get most competitive Lifetime Mortgage (Done)
2) Make healthy savings, spend wisely (Doing)
3) Ensure healthy pension fund - (Doing)
4) Ensure house is nice, suitable, safe, and located - (Done)
5) Keep everyone happy, healthy and entertained (Done, Doing, Going to do)0
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