Clive George wrote:
"Pete M" wrote in message
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Unfortunately the kicking that the government received last week still
doesn't seem to have sunk into their thick heads. They're still
considering "reviewing" the 2p fuel hike they've got planned for
Septemberish.

You're complaining about 2p a litre? It's gone up about 15p since last
year without any tax hikes involved - it's the price of crude which is
making the significant difference. 2p is sod-all compared to that.

Not the 2p itself, more the fact that they're taking the **** by adding
more tax to the huge amount they're getting anyway.

Remember how tax used to be 80% of the price you paid? It's now rather
closer to 60%.

I remember the fuel blockades were about the price going to 80p a litre.
Since it's passed the £1 mark it's flown up.

You should be happy though - the premium for diesel is growing :-)

And so it should. Loads more tax on diesel, and take it off petrol.

Diesel, filthy stuff.

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Pete M - OMF#9
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