Robbed at the pump! (UK Petrol Prices)

Member Name: stebiz

Product:	UK Petrol Prices
Date:	29/06/09 (63 review reads)
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I am not at all happy with the UK Petrol Prices at present. Although not at last years high of £1.20 a litre for unleaded, the average is still 99.99p a litre for unleaded. I always check my prices on www.petrolprices.com which tells me the cheapest garage in my area. Yesterday I was out with my family and I noticed the petrol gauge was quite low so I decided to put £20 in. It never even moved the gauge to half way. I am getting taxed on taking my family for a run out, which can't be fair. I understand that this has always been the case but it hasn't been as obvious as now.

I live in the city and can get public transport if I wished, but the buses are often infrequent and dirty. I like to rely on my own transport which surely I have a right to do. Okay I understand it doesn't help the environment, but surely the government should be helping by giving grants to convert cars to a cleaner fuel like electric or bio fuel. I certainly don't mind if it affects the performance of the car. I'm not a boy racer and just want to get from A-B.
Instead they seem hell bent on taxing the motorist as much as they can.

Personally I have a lot of sympathy for those who live in the country or some distances from the country. If it unfair for me, it is double so for them. I really do think the government have a lot to answer for.

Summary: The government should step in and help the motorist.