Petrol Crisis?

[Sara]

Originally Posted by littlemo

our's went over a $ last week and cause it's never been that high before, no one could post the price cause it wouldn't fit in the sign!!!!!

Is that for a litre or a gallon?

[vorlon24]

Originally Posted by garinda

Motorists should show a little consideration for non drivers, who now have to wait in line to purchase lifes little essentials such as milk, cigarettes or condoms, while all those panicky motorists wait to pay for their fuel with plastic cards.

And do you really expect me to carry £50 cash in my wallet? I tell you what, I'll stick a 'mug me' sign on my forehead as well, shall I?

Plastic may take a little longer, but it's more convenient and a much more secure way of paying for fuel than the paper stuff.

And last time I looked, cigarettes weren't one of 'life's little essentials'. I left out condoms because without them people would end up with a few more 'little essentials'...

[garinda]

Originally Posted by vorlon24

And do you really expect me to carry £50 cash in my wallet? I tell you what, I'll stick a 'mug me' sign on my forehead as well, shall I?

Plastic may take a little longer, but it's more convenient and a much more secure way of paying for fuel than the paper stuff.

And last time I looked, cigarettes weren't one of 'life's little essentials'. I left out condoms because without them people would end up with a few more 'little essentials'...

It's what passes up here for humour.

I drive, and sometimes pay for my fuel on a card. However I do know four people that have had their cards illegally scanned and copied at a petrol station. I don't know anyone personally, whose been mugged on the forecourt when attempting to pay by cash.

[vorlon24]

Originally Posted by garinda

It's what passes up here for humour.

I drive, and sometimes pay for my fuel on a card. However I do know four people that have had their cards illegally scanned and copied at a petrol station. I don't know anyone personally, whose been mugged on the forecourt when attempting to pay by cash.

I spend some time in the less savoury parts of London, and I really wouldn't want to have £50 on me if someone decided that they wanted some cash.

They can have my cards, because I can cancel those - I'd just give them the wrong PIN so they couldn't get any money through the ATMs.

Anyway, I get Clubcard points when I use my credit card!

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

He isn't allowed to do it. Someone who has been turned away should lodge a complaint with the race relations people. That is discrimination and it's illegal.

Even if he had the only petrol on the planet I wouldn't buy any from him.

You could try complaining but the chances are the racerelations people would back down as it would be turned into all you people being racist to him. As for the legal angle the authorities would be made out as racist as well.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

You could try complaining but the chances are the racerelations people would back down as it would be turned into all you people being racist to him. As for the legal angle the authorities would be made out as racist as well.

Your probably right mate. Anyone got a match?

[entwisi]

Bypass the petrol stations and get it direct instead

http://www.petroldirect.com/index.htm

[Acrylic-bob]

To change the subject just a little, we were having a little discussion on the way back home from Blackpool today - lots of closed petrol stations there! We were talking about the tax burden placed on motorists.

For a start the oil is taxed when it comes out of the pipeline, then it is taxed when it comes out of the refinery, then the government take another slice in petrol duty and another slice in VAT and yet another slice in corporation tax on the profits of petrol stations and even more in income tax from the people who work in petrol stations. Then they have a go a charging us to use the roads through the Road Fund Tax. Then they charge VAT on your vehicle and your insurance of it. And then tax you on everything you buy for it or have done to it. And before long they will also be taxing you to dispose of your used tyres and the scrapping of your knackered vehicle. In the meantime they tax you for going too fast and for leaving it in the wrong place for too long. Omit to pay any of the above taxes and they will tax you still further and also, possibly, take away your liberty.

If this what is meant by living in a free country, I would hate to have to live in one that is not free!

[accymel]

Originally Posted by Neil

A load of us AccyWebers should all go at once and if he turns us away we can call the police. Anyone up for it?

I will Neil but i aint got a car pmsl

[accymel]

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

You could try complaining but the chances are the racerelations people would back down as it would be turned into all you people being racist to him. As for the legal angle the authorities would be made out as racist as well.

Sadly there is some element of truth there

[Neil]

Originally Posted by accystanmac

I will Neil but i aint got a car pmsl

I will give you a lift if you verbally abuse petrol station owner, I am a very quiet and shy person in real life

[Neil]

Originally Posted by entwisi

Bypass the petrol stations and get it direct instead

http://www.petroldirect.com/index.htm

Very funny site mate

[Sara]

Originally Posted by entwisi

Bypass the petrol stations and get it direct instead

http://www.petroldirect.com/index.htm

Oh if only you could do that. Brilliant site.

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by entwisi

Bypass the petrol stations and get it direct instead

http://www.petroldirect.com/index.htm

Nice idea but how long before the govenment tries to close it? Some station owners would thinc they are being victimised though not going to mention any but.......... well we all know who dont we.

[entwisi]

Why should they close it? Its a Parody, a joke, if you read it they take it from teh sublime to teh ridiculous. All in good taste though.