Chekhov 488 #1 Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) What do these protesters expect to happen ? Putin to suddenly think "Oh British motorists are being delayed by fuel protesters (mainly, but not exclusively) because of my invasion of the Ukraine, so I'll withdraw straightaway" ? They could be complaining about the tax on fuel, but the Government is in MASSIVE debt, mainly (but not exclusively) because it spent Billions and Billions trying to suppress Covid by suppressing society and the economy. If it reduces the tax on fuel it'll just have to put it up elsewhere, and, let's remind ourselves, the roads are all still packed anyway, even with record breaking fuel prices..... Wrong target methinks. Edited July 1, 2022 by Chekhov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,469 #2 Posted July 1, 2022 I'm not sure what they expect either but I do understand their frustration. Fuel duty needs to be slashed in my opinion but I very much doubt it will be. I don't go along with the 'Putins price hike' narrative though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon #3 Posted July 1, 2022 Just now, The_DADDY said: I'm not sure what they expect either but I do understand their frustration. Fuel duty needs to be slashed in my opinion but I very much doubt it will be. I don't go along with the 'Putins price hike' narrative though. They’ve already cut fuel duty once this year. I suspect that the benefit has been greater for the oil companies than for the rest of us. I’d begin the move to road pricing , with a reduction in fuel duty to compensate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,469 #4 Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, sibon said: They’ve already cut fuel duty once this year. I suspect that the benefit has been greater for the oil companies than for the rest of us. I’d begin the move to road pricing , with a reduction in fuel duty to compensate. Forgive my ignorance but is road pricing where you pay per mile with different prices for off peak and on peak journeys? Edited July 1, 2022 by The_DADDY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon #5 Posted July 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Forgive my ignorance but is road pricing where you pay per mile with different prices for off peak and on peak journeys? That’s the one. It is an inevitable consequence of the move to electric cars. Reasonably fair too. The more you drive, the more you pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,469 #6 Posted July 1, 2022 34 minutes ago, sibon said: That’s the one. It is an inevitable consequence of the move to electric cars. Reasonably fair too. The more you drive, the more you pay. I'd probably benefit from that as I don't do many miles per week. My worry that if it's implemented the fuel duty reduction would be a token one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon #7 Posted July 1, 2022 24 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: I'd probably benefit from that as I don't do many miles per week. My worry that if it's implemented the fuel duty reduction would be a token one. Or it might turn out like the last one, in the pockets of Shell and Texaco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,469 #8 Posted July 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, sibon said: Or it might turn out like the last one, in the pockets of Shell and Texaco. Very Possibly.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dan2802 53 #9 Posted July 1, 2022 I obviously don't like the current fuel prices. Its now costing me over £150 every time I fill the van up but what choice do I have ? Loose a days wages to protest ? Get on the bus (BTW. bus drivers are really funny about me loading 4 sets of ladders and tools into the lower deck). ? I don't have a choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY 3,469 #10 Posted July 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, dan2802 said: I obviously don't like the current fuel prices. Its now costing me over £150 every time I fill the van up but what choice do I have ? Loose a days wages to protest ? Get on the bus (BTW. bus drivers are really funny about me loading 4 sets of ladders and tools into the lower deck). ? I don't have a choice. Bus drivers a so unreasonable some times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon #11 Posted July 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, dan2802 said: I obviously don't like the current fuel prices. Its now costing me over £150 every time I fill the van up but what choice do I have ? Loose a days wages to protest ? Get on the bus (BTW. bus drivers are really funny about me loading 4 sets of ladders and tools into the lower deck). ? I don't have a choice. Just tell them that you pay their wages and that there’s no law against taking ladders on a bus. *sits and waits for someone to Google First Bus terms and conditions* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio 186 #12 Posted July 1, 2022 7 hours ago, The_DADDY said: Forgive my ignorance but is road pricing where you pay per mile with different prices for off peak and on peak journeys? 8 hours ago, sibon said: They’ve already cut fuel duty once this year. I suspect that the benefit has been greater for the oil companies than for the rest of us. I’d begin the move to road pricing , with a reduction in fuel duty to compensate. But how would they know how many miles travelled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...