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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2022 12:17:06 GMT 1
I’ve noticed this week Shell on Thieves Lane are charging 197.9p per litre for both petrol and diesel…… Filled up yesterday at Sainsbury’s a mile away for 179.9p for diesel That can’t be right? Have you missed a £1 out in front? |
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 8, 2022 12:26:00 GMT 1
I see the garage in Wenlock are charging 189.9 for both petrol and diesel.
Taking the * there big time.
Oh wait, it's a Shell garage isnt it?🤬
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 8, 2022 12:26:04 GMT 1
£199.9 today for Shell on Thieves Lane.
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Post by northwestman on Jun 8, 2022 12:46:40 GMT 1
Texaco Overton Road St Martins 173.9
Texaco St Martins Road 174.
Texaco Church St, Ellesmere 182.9
The Ellesmere garage has been 8p or 9p per litre dearer than the others for over 2 weeks now. Same supplier.
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Post by Dancin on Jun 8, 2022 12:51:31 GMT 1
£199.9 today for Shell on Thieves Lane. Sounds like it's positioned on the right street! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2022 12:52:53 GMT 1
To save fuel, you can always try "hypermiling"...
There was a blogger on radio2 yesterday talking about it.
Apparently some drivers go to the extreme, getting close up behind lorries in order to slipstream!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2022 15:50:19 GMT 1
Just paid 174.9 at Tesco's, Broughton.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 9, 2022 17:05:51 GMT 1
I see the garage in Wenlock are charging 189.9 for both petrol and diesel. Taking the * there big time. Oh wait, it's a Shell garage isnt it?🤬 Just been passed the Wenlock station again. Diesel still 189.9 but petrol up to 194.9 They have obviously had a delivery in since the weekend, or are hiding behind that as an excuse to add another 5p/ltr on based on media reports. 🤬 |
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 9, 2022 17:14:41 GMT 1
I see the garage in Wenlock are charging 189.9 for both petrol and diesel. Taking the * there big time. Oh wait, it's a Shell garage isnt it?🤬 Just been passed the Wenlock station again. Diesel still 189.9 but petrol up to 194.9 They have obviously had a delivery in since the weekend, or are hiding behind that as an excuse to add another 5p/ltr on based on media reports. 🤬 Scum. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2022 17:28:35 GMT 1
I thought it was long-standing common knowledge that the likes of Shell and BP were more expensive than supermarket stations and the like?
Current prices are an outrage, I dread to think how it’s affecting those who have no other option but clocking up many miles as part of their daily life.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 9, 2022 17:42:31 GMT 1
Just been passed the Wenlock station again. Diesel still 189.9 but petrol up to 194.9 They have obviously had a delivery in since the weekend, or are hiding behind that as an excuse to add another 5p/ltr on based on media reports. 🤬 Scum. It's a shell station. They are always pretty much the dearest around Telford, never slow in increasing the prices but very slow to reduce them. They even added 4p/ltr to the price when it was rumoured the Govt were about to cut fuel duty by 5p. So in effect they reduced them by 1p with the other 4p going in their pockets. All their stuff they sell at the kiosk is hugely expensive too. |
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 9, 2022 17:44:33 GMT 1
Said it multiple times, vote with your feet and never return there.
Same with restaurants serving s**t food, pubs serving crap beer. Don't go back.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 9, 2022 17:46:01 GMT 1
Said it multiple times, vote with your feet and never return there. Same with restaurants serving s**t food, pubs serving crap beer. Don't go back. Only time I ever go to a Shell station is when there is a shortage and they are the only ones with stock. And then i put less in than usual. |
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Post by northwestman on Jun 9, 2022 18:47:57 GMT 1
I used to drive 100 miles a day commuting between North Wales and Manchester.
This took a fair chunk out of my salary ten years ago. I dread to think how much it would cost me nowadays.
Thank goodness I've retired. Roll on the 10% increase for inflation to my state and private pension for next April!
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Post by cheggersdrinkspop on Jun 9, 2022 19:28:42 GMT 1
Apparently since covid and the increase in online deliveries people are visiting the supermarkets less, therefore they are not shifting as much fuel, along with not putting on any offers regarding groceries and fuel, they have less sway over the prices they used to almost dictate. Also let's not forget that the government are taking around about 85p a litre in vat and fuel duty combined, with the vat element going to the government increasing as the price of fuel rises. That is why a cut in the vat rate would be more beneficial to the consumer as against the cut in duty, which is fixed. But there is no doubt the garages are ripping us off big time and seem a law unto themselves regarding this. They have a system in Northern Ireland which is much more closely scrutinised by a consumer organisation that has resulted in their fuel prices being around 6 to 10p a litre less than ours. Unfortunately we have become a nation that just will lay down and take it up the a##e on a daily basis over these things, and more!!!
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 9, 2022 19:28:59 GMT 1
I wonder if it's time for the 45p government approved rate of millage claim should be increased? It's been 45p for as long as I've known ...
Maybe 65p or even 70p is appropriate in the current climate.
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 9, 2022 19:40:43 GMT 1
I used to drive 100 miles a day commuting between North Wales and Manchester. This took a fair chunk out of my salary ten years ago. I dread to think how much it would cost me nowadays. Thank goodness I've retired. Roll on the 10% increase for inflation to my state and private pension for next April! How much will your pension go up next time round? For me the pensioners look like their best off out of everyone. The vast majority buying homes that are now worth at least 10x what they cost, paid mortgages off by 50-55 years old, had years of no mortgage payments, favourable pension schemes, the list goes on ... |
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 9, 2022 19:58:42 GMT 1
Apparently since covid and the increase in online deliveries people are visiting the supermarkets less, therefore they are not shifting as much fuel, along with not putting on any offers regarding groceries and fuel, they have less sway over the prices they used to almost dictate. Also let's not forget that the government are taking around about 85p a litre in vat and fuel duty combined, with the vat element going to the government increasing as the price of fuel rises. That is why a cut in the vat rate would be more beneficial to the consumer as against the cut in duty, which is fixed. But there is no doubt the garages are ripping us off big time and seem a law unto themselves regarding this. They have a system in Northern Ireland which is much more closely scrutinised by a consumer organisation that has resulted in their fuel prices being around 6 to 10p a litre less than ours. Unfortunately we have become a nation that just will lay down and take it up the a##e on a daily basis over these things, and more!!! I really dont think people not visiting the supermarkets less has any significant difference in the amount of fuel being used tbh. Think more about the people driving long distances to work daily, drivers delivering the parcels, deliveries to any of the big supermarkets and retail parks. They are the big users, not granny and grandma heading 2 miles down the road once or twice a week to ASDA. |
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Post by northwestman on Jun 9, 2022 20:20:25 GMT 1
I used to drive 100 miles a day commuting between North Wales and Manchester. This took a fair chunk out of my salary ten years ago. I dread to think how much it would cost me nowadays. Thank goodness I've retired. Roll on the 10% increase for inflation to my state and private pension for next April! How much will your pension go up next time round? For me the pensioners look like their best off out of everyone. The vast majority buying homes that are now worth at least 10x what they cost, paid mortgages off by 50-55 years old, had years of no mortgage payments, favourable pension schemes, the list goes on ... It's an index linked final salary scheme. Inflation goes up 10% - so does the pension. |
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Post by Pilch on Jun 9, 2022 21:17:28 GMT 1
Apparently since covid and the increase in online deliveries people are visiting the supermarkets less, therefore they are not shifting as much fuel, along with not putting on any offers regarding groceries and fuel, they have less sway over the prices they used to almost dictate. Also let's not forget that the government are taking around about 85p a litre in vat and fuel duty combined, with the vat element going to the government increasing as the price of fuel rises. That is why a cut in the vat rate would be more beneficial to the consumer as against the cut in duty, which is fixed. But there is no doubt the garages are ripping us off big time and seem a law unto themselves regarding this. They have a system in Northern Ireland which is much more closely scrutinised by a consumer organisation that has resulted in their fuel prices being around 6 to 10p a litre less than ours. Unfortunately we have become a nation that just will lay down and take it up the a##e on a daily basis over these things, and more!!! I really dont think people not visiting the supermarkets less has any significant difference in the amount of fuel being used tbh. Think more about the people driving long distances to work daily, drivers delivering the parcels, deliveries to any of the big supermarkets and retail parks. They are the big users, not granny and grandma heading 2 miles down the road once or twice a week to ASDA. can granny claim any tax back for her trip to Asda ? |
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Post by cheggersdrinkspop on Jun 9, 2022 21:33:10 GMT 1
I really dont think people not visiting the supermarkets less has any significant difference in the amount of fuel being used tbh. Think more about the people driving long distances to work daily, drivers delivering the parcels, deliveries to any of the big supermarkets and retail parks. They are the big users, not granny and grandma heading 2 miles down the road once or twice a week to ASDA. can granny claim any tax back for her trip to Asda ? And our very own adopted Deutschlander comes along with one of his Jurgen Kloppesque cryptic comments!! |
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Post by martinshrew on Jun 9, 2022 22:19:24 GMT 1
How much will your pension go up next time round? For me the pensioners look like their best off out of everyone. The vast majority buying homes that are now worth at least 10x what they cost, paid mortgages off by 50-55 years old, had years of no mortgage payments, favourable pension schemes, the list goes on ... It's an index linked final salary scheme. Inflation goes up 10% - so does the pension. Doubt anyone else will be getting a 10% pay rise. Those pension schemes just don't exist anymore. |
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Post by Pilch on Jun 9, 2022 23:44:38 GMT 1
can granny claim any tax back for her trip to Asda ? And our very own adopted Deutschlander comes along with one of his Jurgen Kloppesque cryptic comments!! oh no, did I have a pop at you earlier in the week and you've now joined the list of those with a personal grudges with poor comebacks, how sad but never mind, keep trying though but you need to realise this thread is about the fuel prices and you've already used the Jurgen Klopp joke once this week which just for you i played along too zzzzzzzz Ah yes my constant negative views on the previous incumbent are well documented aren't they. I await your reply that is likely to be more akin to one of Jurgen Klopps interviews, or the clues in that classic game show 3 2 1 |
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Post by kenwood on Jun 10, 2022 5:33:03 GMT 1
I think it’s been mentioned on here before but how long can people who use their car for work continue to do so.
I’m thinking local government workers such as social workers and those in the private sector working as carers in the community , even district nurses.
All no doubt can claim approved travel expenses / mileage allowance but surely this still leaves them struggling up to a point .
The councils / private companies / health authorities cannot really afford to increase their mileage allowance and if they did surely it would mean we would all end up in some way or other paying for the increase through council tax or cost of service provided .
Those less fortunate who need personal care at home would be particularly hard hit.
It just crossed my mind that there are other areas not considered when discussing the impact of increased fuel costs .
Without a doubt we are in a mess.
I feel for those working as peripatetic care workers who are not really well paid for the job they do who are facing even greater pressure on their household budgets .
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Post by cheggersdrinkspop on Jun 10, 2022 8:01:10 GMT 1
And our very own adopted Deutschlander comes along with one of his Jurgen Kloppesque cryptic comments!! oh no, did I have a pop at you earlier in the week and you've now joined the list of those with a personal grudges with poor comebacks, how sad but never mind, keep trying though but you need to realise this thread is about the fuel prices and you've already used the Jurgen Klopp joke once this week which just for you i played along too zzzzzzzz Ah yes my constant negative views on the previous incumbent are well documented aren't they. I await your reply that is likely to be more akin to one of Jurgen Klopps interviews, or the clues in that classic game show 3 2 1 It's not like you to hijack a thread or bring back previous posts is it!!! Which incidentally is not bullying, harassing, being personal etc, it is just my point of view. If you can't take it don't give it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2022 8:31:25 GMT 1
Another example of why I've got little faith in the gov't and they are full of cheap gimmicks to grab headlines but there's no long term thinking. Under mounting pressure they knocked off 5p on fuel duty back in March, the prices have continued to surge since then
People will blame the war in Ukraine and various other factors, of course you can't dismiss them, however the reality is half of what is paid when filling a car is paid to the Gov't through tax and VAT.
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Post by northwestman on Jun 10, 2022 9:32:15 GMT 1
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 10, 2022 10:01:36 GMT 1
I thought it was long-standing common knowledge that the likes of Shell and BP were more expensive than supermarket stations and the like? Current prices are an outrage, I dread to think how it’s affecting those who have no other option but clocking up many miles as part of their daily life. BP garages are usually totally over the top. The one on the A5, just before you get to the M6 near Penkridge being a prime example. Surprisingly, the one in Newtown is one of the cheapest places around - perhaps because Tesco are a short distance away?
To find out the top price I should beat, I always look at the Shell station just out of Shrewsbury on the Welshpool road. Don't find the Shell stations at Telford, Newport or Wolverhampton too over the top though, not worth going out of my way to avoid anyway.
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 10, 2022 11:20:03 GMT 1
I think it’s been mentioned on here before but how long can people who use their car for work continue to do so. I’m thinking local government workers such as social workers and those in the private sector working as carers in the community , even district nurses. All no doubt can claim approved travel expenses / mileage allowance but surely this still leaves them struggling up to a point . The councils / private companies / health authorities cannot really afford to increase their mileage allowance and if they did surely it would mean we would all end up in some way or other paying for the increase through council tax or cost of service provided . Those less fortunate who need personal care at home would be particularly hard hit. It just crossed my mind that there are other areas not considered when discussing the impact of increased fuel costs . Without a doubt we are in a mess. I feel for those working as peripatetic care workers who are not really well paid for the job they do who are facing even greater pressure on their household budgets . About 12 months ago, so well before this recent crisis I knew of an old lady who had been in hospital but allowed home with a care package. The family struggled like hell to find a care company that could (a) be reliable to turn up at the agreed time (sometimes not at all), and (b) taking on any new customers (as they couldnt cover any more). I'm sure there was problems back then so is likely to be much worse now. It's no longer a problem to her as she died during the winter. |
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Post by Pilch on Jun 10, 2022 13:16:50 GMT 1
oh no, did I have a pop at you earlier in the week and you've now joined the list of those with a personal grudges with poor comebacks, how sad but never mind, keep trying though but you need to realise this thread is about the fuel prices and you've already used the Jurgen Klopp joke once this week which just for you i played along too zzzzzzzz It's not like you to hijack a thread or bring back previous posts is it!!! Which incidentally is not bullying, harassing, being personal etc, it is just my point of view. If you can't take it don't give it. the only person on here who hijacked this thread was your dear old self with your sad personal grudge , move on anyway back to topic , i just filled up with petrol at the mount £189.9 , almost £100 in the tank |
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