Petrol Price. Extreme Action Now Required

CMB · 26th March 2012, 19:29

Hi to all members of the 75 club.
Extreme measures are now required by all users of motor vehicles to drive the message home to the government that enough is enough.
Petitions appear to have no effect whatsoever, so we must use a different tactic, and this suggestion is really extreme but given the correct support throughout the country would work.
It is to simply not buy fuel, for private use from a given date.
This would starve the government of much needed revenue, and create a black hole in their budget funding. Admittedly this would cause some personal hardship but I believe the end result would be worth the sacrifice. Should this measure fall on deaf ears the buying ban should be ratcheted up to include all commercial users which would very quickly disrupt supply chains and public transport.
This would be equivalent to a national strike but not caused by any disgruntled union action but by the people of this country.
This type of response has worked in America in the past and I believe would work here if tried.
Just take a look at the new proposed stealth taxes in the last budget, Toll road charges, removing the benefits of driving a green/electric car, remember past government assurances that switching to diesel would save money and ensure lower fuel prices in the future. Tell that to the owners of diesel powered vehicles now.
Something has to be done by the motorist for the motorist otherwise we will be taxed of the road.

freewheeler · 26th March 2012, 19:42

I agree that something has to be done but I don't think the powers that be give a second thought to us mere mortals....it won't effect them so why should they worry.....What happened to that fuel equaliser policy(or something like that), whereby when the oil companies increased their prices the duty was reduced so the fuel price remained the same.......another empty promise.

guru · 26th March 2012, 19:47

Hmmmmmmm no!

I think the fact that our very small village school becomes gridlocked every morning with 4x4's driven by idiots who think that half a mile merits getting the car out rather then walking would seem to show that if anything petrol prices need to be higher. I say price them off the road, I'll happily pay a premium for clearer roads!

MangoMan · 26th March 2012, 19:48

Hi, I thought of this idea when it was going to go over a £1.00/L But I really think it's a non-starter, purely because poeple just won't do it, too much hassle, they would rather pay whatever the price goes to.

I agree wholeheartedly that this would work! But it would take a lot of dedication on the part of motorists, which sadly, they do not.

I would gladly take part...... But in truth I believe the general populace are too full of apathy, and to be honest, have had it too good for too long, and they are scared, yes scared to rock the boat. I doubt if you could get most of them to even just turn off their mobile phones for a day, let alone do without the car!!!

But in principle, an excellent idea....

Fusilier · 26th March 2012, 19:51

I agree totally with what has been written, but as mentioned, I dont think that they worry about it, would be nice to do this, but it needs the vast majority of the population to do this, and there are a lot of them who would not do it, so therefore would be a none starter. It needs to start with the haulage companies, farmers, and those who have a large following, to start the ball rolling, otherwise it will fall on deaf ears.

Stu

trikey · 26th March 2012, 20:12

The Farmers wont worry mate, most of them vote Tory and are running around on red diesel anyway.

Fusilier · 26th March 2012, 20:19

Trikey

Suspect your are right, but needs a company or group with a bit of clout, to start the ball rolling, I don't think that this or any other government would listen to our club members views.

Stu

Moonshine Mark · 26th March 2012, 20:37

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

Hi, I thought of this idea when it was going to go over a £1.00/L But I really think it's a non-starter, purely because poeple just won't do it, too much hassle, they would rather pay whatever the price goes to.

I agree wholeheartedly that this would work! But it would take a lot of dedication on the part of motorists, which sadly, they do not.

I would gladly take part...... But in truth I believe the general populace are too full of apathy, and to be honest, have had it too good for too long, and they are scared, yes scared to rock the boat. I doubt if you could get most of them to even just turn off their mobile phones for a day, let alone do without the car!!!

But in principle, an excellent idea....

I agree entirely with you Bill, whilst I myself would be happy to take part in something like this, I think you will struggle to get a majority of people to take action.

kully · 26th March 2012, 21:05

Unfortunately those driving a few hundred miles in a 4x4 won't care about a few more quid per tank. Best to increase the road tax on all those soft roaders to a couple of grand instead.

Fuel increases hurt, especially if you have not had a pay rise for years and no alternative like me. on the other hand, petrol will keep getting more expensive - we need to get used to it.

Ched · 26th March 2012, 21:07

If what I hear is true that petrol will be £7.50 a gallon by the end of august then it will cost £91 to fill my zt, but just what can we do that might make them take note?

26th March 2012, 19:29	#1
CMB Regular poster Mitsubishi Mirage 3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Petrol Price. Extreme Action Now Required Hi to all members of the 75 club. Extreme measures are now required by all users of motor vehicles to drive the message home to the government that enough is enough. Petitions appear to have no effect whatsoever, so we must use a different tactic, and this suggestion is really extreme but given the correct support throughout the country would work. It is to simply not buy fuel, for private use from a given date. This would starve the government of much needed revenue, and create a black hole in their budget funding. Admittedly this would cause some personal hardship but I believe the end result would be worth the sacrifice. Should this measure fall on deaf ears the buying ban should be ratcheted up to include all commercial users which would very quickly disrupt supply chains and public transport. This would be equivalent to a national strike but not caused by any disgruntled union action but by the people of this country. This type of response has worked in America in the past and I believe would work here if tried. Just take a look at the new proposed stealth taxes in the last budget, Toll road charges, removing the benefits of driving a green/electric car, remember past government assurances that switching to diesel would save money and ensure lower fuel prices in the future. Tell that to the owners of diesel powered vehicles now. Something has to be done by the motorist for the motorist otherwise we will be taxed of the road.

26th March 2012, 19:42	#2
freewheeler Avid contributor Rover 75 cdt connoisseur se saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Doncaster Posts: 196 Thanks: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I agree that something has to be done but I don't think the powers that be give a second thought to us mere mortals....it won't effect them so why should they worry.....What happened to that fuel equaliser policy(or something like that), whereby when the oil companies increased their prices the duty was reduced so the fuel price remained the same.......another empty promise. Last edited by freewheeler; 26th March 2012 at 19:43.. Reason: spelling

26th March 2012, 19:47	#3
guru Posted a thing or two MG ZT, Rover Sterling, MG ZS EV & BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Norfolk Broads Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 20 Thanked 196 Times in 117 Posts	Hmmmmmmm no! I think the fact that our very small village school becomes gridlocked every morning with 4x4's driven by idiots who think that half a mile merits getting the car out rather then walking would seem to show that if anything petrol prices need to be higher. I say price them off the road, I'll happily pay a premium for clearer roads! __________________ My car history http://m6jkk.com

26th March 2012, 19:48	#4
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Hi, I thought of this idea when it was going to go over a £1.00/L But I really think it's a non-starter, purely because poeple just won't do it, too much hassle, they would rather pay whatever the price goes to. I agree wholeheartedly that this would work! But it would take a lot of dedication on the part of motorists, which sadly, they do not. I would gladly take part...... But in truth I believe the general populace are too full of apathy, and to be honest, have had it too good for too long, and they are scared, yes scared to rock the boat. I doubt if you could get most of them to even just turn off their mobile phones for a day, let alone do without the car!!! But in principle, an excellent idea.... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

26th March 2012, 19:51	#5
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Fuel Prices I agree totally with what has been written, but as mentioned, I dont think that they worry about it, would be nice to do this, but it needs the vast majority of the population to do this, and there are a lot of them who would not do it, so therefore would be a none starter. It needs to start with the haulage companies, farmers, and those who have a large following, to start the ball rolling, otherwise it will fall on deaf ears. Stu

26th March 2012, 20:12	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	The Farmers wont worry mate, most of them vote Tory and are running around on red diesel anyway.

26th March 2012, 20:19	#7
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Petrol Prices Trikey Suspect your are right, but needs a company or group with a bit of clout, to start the ball rolling, I don't think that this or any other government would listen to our club members views. Stu

26th March 2012, 21:05	#9
kully Loves to post 75 MkI 1.8T Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unfortunately those driving a few hundred miles in a 4x4 won't care about a few more quid per tank. Best to increase the road tax on all those soft roaders to a couple of grand instead. Fuel increases hurt, especially if you have not had a pay rise for years and no alternative like me. on the other hand, petrol will keep getting more expensive - we need to get used to it.

26th March 2012, 21:07	#10
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	If what I hear is true that petrol will be £7.50 a gallon by the end of august then it will cost £91 to fill my zt, but just what can we do that might make them take note?