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pendy · 29-09-2004, 16:15

In the States, I think they pay something like 25p a litre, and are probably the world's biggest consumers.

No Government in this country is interested in finding a viable alternative unless they can tax it as heavily as petrol is taxed. As we all know, petrol, fags and boose are fair game for politicians wanting to raise a bit extra. You can give up smoking, you can give up drinking, but unless you walk everywhere and never buy anything, you have to pay for the petrol, whether your car, buses, or road haulage included in the cost of goods. Good, innit.

29-09-2004, 16:15	#15
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: Petrol prices In the States, I think they pay something like 25p a litre, and are probably the world's biggest consumers. No Government in this country is interested in finding a viable alternative unless they can tax it as heavily as petrol is taxed. As we all know, petrol, fags and boose are fair game for politicians wanting to raise a bit extra. You can give up smoking, you can give up drinking, but unless you walk everywhere and never buy anything, you have to pay for the petrol, whether your car, buses, or road haulage included in the cost of goods. Good, innit.