Panic Buying

[Potstubsdustbins]

I see this as a cunning ploy by the goverment.

(a) It gives a great boost to the financial figures through extra tax.

(b) If the drivers do go on strike most of the cars will have full tanks and the petrol stations will be topped, lessening the impact of the strike.

I will tank the van next week right to the bobble hole, when the bank loan comes through.

Colin

[lottie dolly]

it's the same here as well,i have not got a lot left in the tank,so will need to get some over the weekend,I think the petrol stations themselves could help if they regulate what people take away in cans,but me thinks they really clapping their hands at all the extra profit,i also thought it illegal to store petrol,only a small can for the mower ext,because of explosion,especially when the weather is hot,

[Bigmallly]

If & when there may be a strike, the car owners that have been morons will need to refill as the Easter strike we know is off and the tanker companies have to give 7 days notice of any strike action so that gives us 2 weeks grace.

[donnakebab]

Talk about Pied Piper! Was it just a toffee nosed pm that did all this in his stupidity or is it all part of a master plan?

[Bigmallly]

Talk about Pied Piper! Was it just a toffee nosed pm that did all this in his stupidity or is it all part of a master plan?

Yep, Richard Head I think his name was.........

[Two_Sheds]

I see this as a cunning ploy by the goverment.

I agree with you. They put the same statement out 3 days running didn't they? Even after widespread criticism?

A third reason was something to do with trying to get the general public up in arms about the unions

[binley100]

OH filled up on his way into work at 4:00 this morning ......no queue but lady behind the till said they only had 50 litres left .....and don't you just love the way the prices went up just before it all kicked off

[Two_Sheds]

... and now someone has 40% burns from her jerry can

Mother suffers severe burns as petrol ignites in kitchen - Telegraph

[kirsty b]

I saw that story TS - very sad and so avoidable

Have already posted in the rant thread because I stupidly thought I could go to the garage at my usual time and get my usual amount of petrol (enough for 2 trips to Cambridge and back for work placement or uni) and not be held up. 25 bladdy minutes in queue and late for uni. Not impressed. As a skint student I can't afford to panic buy anyway Our local BP garage sold out, but the OH went to a different one who says he is going to be getting deliveries and is unlikely to run out anytime soon, which is reassuring.

its all so bloody silly

[Maccabee]

I saw that story TS - very sad and so avoidable

If she hadn't been pouring PETROL in the KITCHEN with the OVEN ON

[Capsid]

This whole issue doesn't fill me with much optimism about humanity. When the **** hits the fan it's everyone for himself. So much for the big society.

[petal]

I agree, it frightens me when people panic buy, I have visions of the end of the world. Zombie attacks and all that!!

[beefy]

Who is to blame ? The general public is to blame for this mess .The union have to give 7 days notice of a strike and no such notice has been given . The general public have gone into headless chicken mode . I fill my tank when I need to - as in when its almost empty .Luckily here in Northern Ireland there are only 4 drivers in the union that have threatened to strike and about 150 drivers delivering fuel so I can't see it making a big impact but there are fools panic buying and filling jerry cans at the pumps . Even if the filling stations ran out - which they won't - its only 40 miles to the South of Ireland which has cheaper fuel and no striking tanker drivers . If you haven't got fuel stay at home - your boss can't sack you for circumstances that are beyond your control .

[Newton]

I agree with you. They put the same statement out 3 days running didn't they? Even after widespread criticism?

Hardly a cunning ploy......stupid statement I thought was probably made with good intentions.........until I read this......

A third reason was something to do with trying to get the general public up in arms about the unions

TS you have a good point here. I am a card carrying Tory but they all milk political opportunities as bad as each other........

[VirginVegGrower]

This whole issue doesn't fill me with much optimism about humanity. When the **** hits the fan it's everyone for himself. So much for the big society.

I agree, whatever the politicians say or do, are people really like sheep? Grab, grab, grab while you can attitude.