You are broken by the brokers in petrol price rise horror
The word in the City of London is that our current woes at the pumps, petrol more expensive than dancing girls, diesel acceptable as a wedding gift that sort of thing, are down to the genius of three commodities traders using something called the 'black box' system of betting on futures and buying up oil contracts.
Look, I will always defend the principle of free markets and people making a stash is fine by me. But this is almost clear and present danger for the nation. A fragile economic situation could be tipped by this one.
Anyway do you really think the government would stand by if people were starving in the streets because someone had bet on bread and a loaf was £10 a chuck?
In the US this could mean a visit from the men in black suits. After all, speculation on world oil reserves is the presdent's job.
I'm going to have a word with Harry off Spooks.
The scene after one petrol station offered discounted fuel
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Steve Orme - Trinity Mirror Regionals Driving Force columnist
Steve,
It won't be long before the blockades and queues are back with us.
Up the revolution!
There is good news....
..The Pale Fountains are reforming for two one off shows in 2008.
Its good to see your blog now has a few comments about motoring.
It was in danger of being hi-jacked by ex Southport Trinity players, hell bent on a tirade of smut and filth!!!
Anyone got any tips about water ingress in the footwell of a '99 Renault Scenic?
I think it might be a kink in a small drainage pipe from the sunroof.
What do other readers think?
It's almost tin hat time Gigsy, those of us who fought in the last great blockade will remember... the smell of freshley spilt diesel, Saving Ryans Privates, going over the top, coats for goalposts......
Your country needs you!!
Steve,
Where do I sign up?
First mission is a covert trip to the USA to sabotage the Oil Barons Ball in Dallas.
That Ray Crebbs, Bobby and JR Ewing will be no match for us.
Lets 'ave it!!
I'll have to watch you with that Charleene Tilton though!!
Will you be picking the team for the no-mans land footy match on Crimbo Day?
I've got a pair of Puma SPA on a pair of nails in the shed. They just need a quick polish and a bit of dubben.
Oh, and you might need to order a new kit... in a bigger size...old father time can be cruel.
favorited this one, dude