TheTool Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Well is it fair we pay for the most expensive fuel in the world 99.9p a litre in the UK it is about 89.0p a litre so i would like to know why it costs 10p a litre more to bring it to the isle of man. People say that the isle of man is great because it has cheaper tax but when you add up the living costs over here food prices are more expensive, heating, petrol, etc. I can now see why people are going for solar panels and wind turbines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 The average UK price is a about 94p per litre. I get my fuel on an Esso card which is charged at the average UK price. There's places in the UK that are even dearer than the IOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I think it all comes down to consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Some places in Scotland have been charging over a quid a litre for some time now, with transport costs being the main reason. It's only 99.9p per litre over here for diesel, not unleaded. Last time I filled up at the Milestone (Monday) Unleaded was 95.9, Super was 98.9 and diesel was 99.9 Still takes the mickey, but then I'd rather pay a bit more for fuel and food than a lot more on income tax. (And having a Mortgage, it really is a massive chunk of tax I save by living here rather than the UK) Swings and roundabouts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 There's a garage in a posh part of London selling petrol for around 150 ppl. It was mentioned a few weeks ago on the Radio 2 Business News when they were discussing fuel prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgordonni Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 When we we on the island a few weeks ago, petrol prices were a couple of pence higher than they are in Northern Ireland. However, given that there a so few miles to cover on the island, and journeys are so short - that £10 worth of petrol lasts longer - if you know what I mean! I was interested to see a second-hand car for sale on Bridson Street in Port Erin for £1000. It was a 17 year old VW with something like 50,000 genuine miles on the clock. Amazing.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I have a diesel Merc. It runs finr on a 25% derv / 75% agricultural mix with a squirt of STP to add lube to the fuel. I am not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I think it all comes down to consumption. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> people used to die of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I've recently seen several cars, vans etc running on LPG, including a Mercedes taxi whose driver claims that it saves him a considerable amount on fuel costs without any great loss of performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Chaps, Fill your vehicles. I have been informed quite reliably that fuel will increase by at least 7p per litre on Sunday or Monday. Those using diesel could face a bigger hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Thanks for that, I normally fill up on Sunday night so will now do it a day early. That said, I really hope it isn't true. The company I work for already faces a yearly fuel bill of £60k, if it goes up the boss will be pushing for cuts in other areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 dunno what all the fuss is about, my petrol only ever costs £20 'cos thats all I put in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilDDog Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 The price of petrol is scandalous just like the price of electricity and gas and, and......the list is endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 So it'll finally top £1 a litre if what you say is true? Wow. Time to start walking to work again methinks. Might do a fuel run for the van in the morning though, oh and the car too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 i'm glad i've sold my car then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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