Linz Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 What's it like near you? Media scare-mongering again as usual!!! I left my house this morning and there was a queue right along the main road to my local garage - which no one local ever uses as it is a small independant and at least 5p higher than everywhere else. All others within 5 miles are seemingly out.I was almost at the red so planned on stopping in at the Shell on my way to work. The queues weren't too bad as most folk were driving right through (either didn't know V-Power was petrol, or not willing to pay the extra). I asked the guy inside what the craic was and he siad just panic - they were totally out of normal unleaded, and almost out of diesel. But he said they were expecting a dleivery at 3pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hmmm, my local Shell has been out of Diesel for a few days. I never thought anything of it and it doesn't seem to be any busier than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 heard the news on sunday sounded like i should go out and fill up, then news today the strike hasn't even started and even if it does they won't run out straight away, planned for the 25th if you need to get fuel i'd probably make sure you fill up over next weekend just encase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Sheep will always cause panic buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Icegeezer Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 LMAOcosts me about £7 to fill up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hmmm, my local Shell has been out of Diesel for a few days. I never thought anything of it and it doesn't seem to be any busier than usual.You aint kidding! Was sat there for ages in line for the only pump with diesel, then when i got there i seemed to be getting mainly air from the pump That was friday when i filled up. So they are still out of diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 They were yesterday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Hmm will have to try save my fuel then! Dont want to resort to Tesco value diesel, there is always rip-off Wolviston i suppose - If they have any left! Edited April 21, 2008 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Shame we only have a 30l tank! If they run out of petrol Ill only last 4 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I use a tank full a week, i hope they have more by friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeAl Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 the Joys of a 600 mile tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Fantastic. Cant get to work if I dont have petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz-Loop Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I know it sucks having such a small tank...full tank only lasts me 4 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 the Joys of a 600 mile tank...i'm hearing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annavr6 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 i best put some diesel in later. Hope they have petrol need some in the golf to take it out firidayThe bike is out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 If i were to ever fill mine up it'd last a month easy, if it didn't go off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Its the same every time. People panic buy and nothing ever comes of it.Its all a load of shite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Yeah, the sheep are out in alloa too, queues up the road for both the asda and the tesco filling stations, couldn't be arsed going as far out as morrisons to see if they were doing the same there too.I still got half a tank left from a fill in Carlisle last night, so I'm sorted for the next week or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK1 GIT Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Should have read this before I went out then I would have known why the petrol station was busier than usual and why it now costs me over £50 to fill the tank. I never normally look at fuel prices just put the stuff in when it needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Something to do with a protest in Scotland over pensions I think?Not noticed anything here but there again I haven't really looked tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobG Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Something to do with a protest in Scotland over pensions I think?Yup, as usual, big business trying to screw their workers...Linkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Ive got plenty down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Panic buying? Nothings happening here likeSaying that we are 10 years behind everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougless Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Read a prediction today in the Times of £1.50 a lt by the summer; that should be interesting..... Edited April 21, 2008 by dougless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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