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Old 10th June 2022, 21:56   #61
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Old 11th June 2022, 07:03   #62
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I've recently retired my Connie 2.5 with a major engine fault. I've converted to lpg (in 2000 actually, but changed to R75 in 2007).
On wednesday I went to pick up my replacement car same model same year (though some options are different). I haven't really been driving since last xmas. I passed my local Morrisons; they have increased the cost of lpg to an astronomical 79.4p/litre! Last time I went they had increased to 72.4p (when they re-opened after the fuel shortages), previously they had been 59.4p for years.
Needless to say I'm quickly getting on with transferring the lpg over to the new R75.
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Old 11th June 2022, 10:41   #63
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One thing that has surprised me is that I have not noticed any difference in driving behaviour despite sky high cost of fuel.Folks are still flying by 70-80 mph plus,I would have expected to see a general reduction in speed to conserve fuel.
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Old 11th June 2022, 12:43   #64
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One thing that has surprised me is that I have not noticed any difference in driving behaviour despite sky high cost of fuel.Folks are still flying by 70-80 mph plus,I would have expected to see a general reduction in speed to conserve fuel.


Noticed similar on a trip to Ipswich yesterday. I'm happily cruise engaged at 56 mph behind an East bound lorry and stuff's going past me quite quickly., including a new Aston, but then £100k plus of car, owner ain't gonna bother at £100+ to fill it.
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Old 11th June 2022, 12:44   #65
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Old 11th June 2022, 14:16   #66
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locally I am driving slower but on a "run" am travelling at the speed limit on motorways.

I've just filled up less than half a tank to full as tomorrow it will probably cost more per litre

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Old 11th June 2022, 18:13   #67
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Not a good sign:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61770710
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Old 11th June 2022, 19:16   #68
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Is anyone surprised? No doubt more filling stations will fit pumps where you have to insert your credit card before filling can begin to try and prevent this but that could have a negative effect of the shop. I think there is a Gulf petrol station North Bound on the A1 that is unmanned.

I am sure fuel thefts from vehicles will increase. Perhaps we should not fill our cars up to full.


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Old 11th June 2022, 22:53   #69
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The oil price today is £96 a barrel as petrol approaches £2 per litre!

In June 2008, however, it hit £109 a barrel yet petrol was £1.19 per litre?

WAKE UP!!!!

Out of my £100 spent at the pump this morning to fill my 60-litre tank car:

• £16.67 was VAT
• £32.74 was FUEL DUTY
• £35.84 production & wholesale costs
• £9.71 erm..biofuel content allowance?
• £3.92 went to Tesco, the retailer
• £1.12 was delivery costs

Nearly £50 (50%) in tax alone!

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Old 12th June 2022, 05:26   #70
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So we must ask ourselves. Why are vehicle owners such a easy target.
Because we are dependent on fuel.

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