>-----Original Message-----
>From: Russell McMahon [mailto:apptech@PARADISE.NET.NZ]
>Sent: 18 February 2004 10:56
>To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: Re: [OT] Static and petrol vapours
>
>
>> I have to admitt that I really can't see why the latch is required,
>
>Try it. You'll like it.
>
>> is it really that much of a hardship to hold the trigger in for the
>> few
>minutes it
>> takes to fill a tank?
>
>Yes :-)
>I HATED doing it in the UK. There was such a mental groove in
>my brain from using the latches that I noticed their absence
>every time I filled up in the UK and was annoyed. I may also
>have been annoyed by the fact that petrol cost more than twice
>as much as it does in NZ. Presently here it's about the
>equivalent of 0.35 GBP per litre. What's it cost in the UK now?
>
>> Or am I missing something else that's different
>> outside that UK?
>
>No. Just that once you are provided with a new convenience,
>losing it becomes very noticeable. The more so if your brain
>tells you that it's a stupidity - even if it isn't :-)

I don't think I'd feel comfortable if I wasn't in control of fuel delivery,
but as you say, it's a question of what you are used to!  Fuel is currently
at around 0.72GBP ber liter of 95RON unleaded.  I run an import that
requires the higher octane super unleaded at around 0.82GBP per litre.

There are also rumours that the government is considering dropping our
annual "road tax" of between 80-160GBP (exact price depends on engine
capacity or CO2 emmisions depending on age of car) and will instead add even
more tax to fuel.  Figures of around 1.00GBP per litre are being suggested,
which would mean a massive increase in tax for anyone doing the average
10,000 mile per year in an average car doing say, 35MPG.  Another golden
opportunity for the governement to shaft the car driver...

Regards

Mike




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