Buce Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 For all Bozo's talk about 'things returning to normal', I'm seeing no evidence to support that claim; I've passed four filling stations this morning and they were all without fuel. Seems like BS to me, just trying to alter public behaviour with the same psychology that caused the panic in the first place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovindil Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 28 minutes ago, Buce said: For all Bozo's talk about 'things returning to normal', I'm seeing no evidence to support that claim; I've passed four filling stations this morning and they were all without fuel. Seems like BS to me, just trying to alter public behaviour with the same psychology that caused the panic in the first place. What an awful idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryfox Posted 29 September 2021 Author Share Posted 29 September 2021 Mrs CF went through Market Harborough yesterday and filled up there .. no queue .. I was on the A5 this morning and filled with diesel near Weedon .. again no queue .. which was lucky really as I was down to the red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Buce Posted 29 September 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 29 September 2021 Never mind the fuel crisis, what about the education crisis? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHawk Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 No fuel at my local earlier. I've got quarter of a tank so no panic but due a fill up as/when I can. It's all a huge pain in the arse tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innovindil Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 Good chant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Llama Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 As someone who cycles to work, only uses the car once or twice a week for relatively short journeys which I could easily forego if I need to, and still has over 3/4 of a tank, there's a certain schadenfreude to this whole situation. Massively feel for anyone who needs their vehicle for essential reasons and didn't vote for the stagnation and exacerbation of this matter though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHawk Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 2 hours ago, Carl the Llama said: As someone who cycles to work, only uses the car once or twice a week for relatively short journeys which I could easily forego if I need to, and still has over 3/4 of a tank, there's a certain schadenfreude to this whole situation. Massively feel for anyone who needs their vehicle for essential reasons and didn't vote for the stagnation and exacerbation of this matter though. I'm in pretty much the same boat but with quarter of a tank and a 33week pregnant wife. I hope I won't need the car for a month or two but I'd rather a bit more in the tank just in case. I'm not panicking though, if I pass the supermarket and there's petrol I'll pop in like I always would. I won't be queuing for hours in end that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 3 minutes ago, RobHawk said: I'm in pretty much the same boat but with quarter of a tank and a 33week pregnant wife. I hope I won't need the car for a month or two but I'd rather a bit more in the tank just in case. I'm not panicking though, if I pass the supermarket and there's petrol I'll pop in like I always would. I won't be queuing for hours in end that's for sure. I do over a 1000 miles a week, so I was dreading it but apart from a small queue at the desford garage earlier in the week it’s been ok. will need to fill up again in Oxford tomorrow or before but I think it’s calmed down now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 Sadly, as a result of planned energy/gas and fuel cost rises, can see more people being deeper into debt soon (if not already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHawk Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 3 minutes ago, Strokes said: I do over a 1000 miles a week, so I was dreading it but apart from a small queue at the desford garage earlier in the week it’s been ok. will need to fill up again in Oxford tomorrow or before but I think it’s calmed down now. Maybe where you are but here in Swansea, the 4 garages I passed today whilst I was out were all empty. I'll get some at some point, and I'm not panicking or worried but it's an annoyance for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zear0 Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 29 minutes ago, RobHawk said: I'm in pretty much the same boat but with quarter of a tank and a 33week pregnant wife. I hope I won't need the car for a month or two but I'd rather a bit more in the tank just in case. I'm not panicking though, if I pass the supermarket and there's petrol I'll pop in like I always would. I won't be queuing for hours in end that's for sure. As someone with a son born at 33 weeks, I'd suggest to keep it topped up! That or put her in a taxi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 Basically no fuel around here; I wfh though; and also ditched my car somewhere and had a few drinks then walked home; so my main concern is whether or not someone has siphoned the tank. If they do; I hope they are good enough to siphon out all the crap as well; I've been meaning to have it flushed but might save me a few quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thefox81 Posted 29 September 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 29 September 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Wymsey said: Sadly, as a result of planned energy/gas and fuel cost rises, can see more people being deeper into debt soon (if not already). Was just talking to my mate today about this. He is on universal credit and his money has been cut £86 a month. Hes worried as what he has been getting is only just lasting him and now hes got this cut and prices going up on energy/fuel. He is a very hard working guy and is looking for work so i feel for him. Came to an agreement whereas id pay his elec and gas over the winter so he doesnt have the extra worry. I know he will square me up when he is in work but thats not the point. I feel a lot will struggle this winter due to these cuts and increases. People who are new to universal credit probably dont know if they are coming or going. Edited 29 September 2021 by Thefox81 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 57 minutes ago, Thefox81 said: Was just talking to my mate today about this. He is on universal credit and his money has been cut £86 a month. Hes worried as what he has been getting is only just lasting him and now hes got this cut and prices going up on energy/fuel. He is a very hard working guy and is looking for work so i feel for him. Came to an agreement whereas id pay his elec and gas over the winter so he doesnt have the extra worry. I know he will square me up when he is in work but thats not the point. I feel a lot will struggle this winter due to these cuts and increases. People who are new to universal credit probably dont know if they are coming or going. That's a very generous thing to do. If you can afford these things you offer your help. I hope he's not got home and whacked to heating on full blast though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefox81 Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 9 minutes ago, Facecloth said: That's a very generous thing to do. If you can afford these things you offer your help. I hope he's not got home and whacked to heating on full blast though Roles reversed he would do exactly the same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 29 September 2021 Share Posted 29 September 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-58726183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 5 hours ago, Strokes said: I do over a 1000 miles a week, so I was dreading it but apart from a small queue at the desford garage earlier in the week it’s been ok. will need to fill up again in Oxford tomorrow or before but I think it’s calmed down now. I would just full up whenever you get the chance. I’m sure you do that anyway. with that mileage, if you pass a petrol station that’s got no ques, I’d just pop in. Even if you have half a tank. I wouldn’t call that hoarding at all. But proactive based on your petrol consumption. same with a pregnant wife. Might be rushing to the hospital any day now and got to be prepared. I also applaud those who don’t have the need to fuel up and don’t. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverfox Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 Petrol rationing is required the average person uses just 16 litres a week yet have decided that brimming the tank was a sensible and reasonable action to take. Please dont fill up just because you see the opportunity if you have 4 weeks supply in your tank give some who needs it the chance. Retailers are too slow to react and limit purchases when the is a run on a profuct petrol is this years toilet roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 11 hours ago, Thefox81 said: Was just talking to my mate today about this. He is on universal credit and his money has been cut £86 a month. Hes worried as what he has been getting is only just lasting him and now hes got this cut and prices going up on energy/fuel. He is a very hard working guy and is looking for work so i feel for him. Came to an agreement whereas id pay his elec and gas over the winter so he doesnt have the extra worry. I know he will square me up when he is in work but thats not the point. I feel a lot will struggle this winter due to these cuts and increases. People who are new to universal credit probably dont know if they are coming or going. Bless you. The system is failing these people and it can only do it because good people out there will always try to help those in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nod.E Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, RobHawk said: No fuel at my local earlier. I've got quarter of a tank so no panic but due a fill up as/when I can. It's all a huge pain in the arse tbh Edit: saw your second post. Edited 30 September 2021 by Nod.E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballwipe Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 Just on fuel, went to get some beer from Asda for the game later and managed to make a pit stop at their Fosse Park petrol station about 7:45am. You'd think there was no 'crisis' at all. All pumps open and I'd say only 50% of the pumps were being used. Just hope that's a sign things are back to normal. I had all the time in the world to fill 10 jerry cans, 15 coke bottles and a cotton shopping bag. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nod.E Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 On 28/09/2021 at 21:06, Wymsey said: Concerns for the welfare of Katie Price. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58720249 It's quite worrying about the future of her son, Harvey, without her regular presence - considering that she had looked after him for a long time. Struck me as a PR spin. She's just violated her driving ban, while drunk and uninsured. Is she ill, or just a despicable person? The use of her disabled son for social media clout would tip me towards the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 1 hour ago, Nod.E said: Struck me as a PR spin. She's just violated her driving ban, while drunk and uninsured. Is she ill, or just a despicable person? The use of her disabled son for social media clout would tip me towards the latter. Very dispicable person. She obviously wouldn't think twice about disabling someone elses son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboFox Posted 30 September 2021 Share Posted 30 September 2021 20 hours ago, Buce said: Never mind the fuel crisis, what about the education crisis? There's a severe shortage of brain cells alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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