To everyone complaining about "obscene profits"

artyboy

Astria said:

Section62 said:

Astria said:

Yes, we all know the real reason, but when BBC also post articles like "British Gas owner Centrica and Shell have posted huge profits due to rising energy prices, as UK households face even higher energy bills.", you can understand why people are confused over the whole situation.

And then you get -

'I live on ready meals as my electric cooker costs too much'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-62631659

and people visiting Costa Coffee every day because "I can't afford to be at home all day with the heating on".

There's got to be a business opportunity here. I could insulate and heat my garage (to 18c) then put a coin operated turnstile in to let people come and sit in the warm for the day. I'd even throw in some chairs and a tea urn. I reckon I could get 20 people in there comfortably, so what do you think the going rate should be?

Yes, obviously that's very tongue in cheek, but the reality is that some people will genuinely be looking for a place to keep warm for as little money as possible. If the price of a single espresso gets you several hours of warmth in a coffee shop, it's a lot cheaper than having the heating on at home...

PennyForThem_2

artyboy said:

Astria said:

Section62 said:

Astria said:

Yes, we all know the real reason, but when BBC also post articles like "British Gas owner Centrica and Shell have posted huge profits due to rising energy prices, as UK households face even higher energy bills.", you can understand why people are confused over the whole situation.

And then you get -

'I live on ready meals as my electric cooker costs too much'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-62631659

and people visiting Costa Coffee every day because "I can't afford to be at home all day with the heating on".

There's got to be a business opportunity here. I could insulate and heat my garage (to 18c) then put a coin operated turnstile in to let people come and sit in the warm for the day. I'd even throw in some chairs and a tea urn. I reckon I could get 20 people in there comfortably, so what do you think the going rate should be?

Yes, obviously that's very tongue in cheek, but the reality is that some people will genuinely be looking for a place to keep warm for as little money as possible. If the price of a single espresso gets you several hours of warmth in a coffee shop, it's a lot cheaper than having the heating on at home...

That is what libraries are for!  The goto warm area - pretend to be studying for a degree!