petrol prices

[dawnrazor]

Noticed there has been some bitching about rising petrol prices recently, can't think why.
After some searching on the net and quick currency conversions, i felt a little better.
Mainland europe; a litre of Hi-octane unleaded will cost between NZ$1.75 - NZ$2.
England, the same will cost a mighty NZ$2.58.
I don't feel so bad about paying NZ$1.40 now.

That said the USA has on average one of the lowest prices in the NZ$0.80c area, its no wonder they went to war, i'd fight for petrol that cheap anyday.

[Smorg]

I think i'd notice it more if i had a car but i dont so it doesn't really phase me.
Although i did wonder why it cost me $20 to fill my bike on the weekend

[thehollowmen]

Noticed there has been some bitching about rising petrol prices recently, can't think why.
After some searching on the net and quick currency conversions, i felt a little better.
Mainland europe; a litre of Hi-octane unleaded will cost between NZ$1.75 - NZ$2.
England, the same will cost a mighty NZ$2.58.
I don't feel so bad about paying NZ$1.40 now.

That said the USA has on average one of the lowest prices in the NZ$0.80c area, its no wonder they went to war, i'd fight for petrol that cheap anyday.

When I was in norway a few years ago I think I saw petrol prices in the range of 20-something kroner.. uh.. that's like $5 per litre.

[Smorg]

When I was in norway a few years ago I think I saw petrol prices in the range of 20-something kroner.. uh.. that's like $5 per litre.

Holy Shit!!!!!!
Imagine filling a 4wd

[Lou Girardin]

Yeah great, but we don't live in those countries.
138% increase in profit for one of our oil companies last year - that's extortion.

[SimJen]

you can't compare by converting currencies.
You need to be earning the currency and living in that country for it to be of relevance.
Still America has lots of cheap stuff and its a shame we can't import a tanker or two ourselves

[Jonty]

you can't compare by converting currencies.
You need to be earning the currency and living in that country for it to be of relevance.
Still America has lots of cheap stuff and its a shame we can't import a tanker or two ourselves

Quite right, you should always think in terms of one for one. The wages in those countries will be a lot higher than ours I can assure you. However, the yanks do have incredibly cheap petrol even on a one to one comparison. It does make you think that if they stoppped those bloody warships for about 30 mins (the non nuclear ones of course) the savings would probably be enough to last NZ for the next 5 years. mutter mutter

[Smorg]

Yo jonty do you know where to pick up indicators for F2's and F3's??

[Smorg]

Never mind..........dumb question

[Jonty]

Sorry Smorgen, the Cibber is a relatively new acquistion so still sussing out where I can get the best parts (when the need arises). Will let you know if anything comes along in the next while.

[Smorg]

Cheers man i had a wee drive way accident last night and smashed it

[Fart]

The difference between NZ and the other major cities is that we dont have a efficient public transport system. The public has no choice but to use our vehicles for transport. The subway in these major cities arrives once every 5-10mins. The time the government puts in an effective and efficient public transport will be the time when we stop bitching about petrol prices.

[Lou Girardin]

The difference between NZ and the other major cities is that we dont have a efficient public transport system. The public has no choice but to use our vehicles for transport. The subway in these major cities arrives once every 5-10mins. The time the government puts in an effective and efficient public transport will be the time when we stop bitching about petrol prices.

Haven't been to Wellington lately then?

[thehollowmen]

The difference between NZ and the other major cities is that we dont have a efficient public transport system. The public has no choice but to use our vehicles for transport. The subway in these major cities arrives once every 5-10mins. The time the government puts in an effective and efficient public transport will be the time when we stop bitching about petrol prices.

Exaccery

Norway's high petrol / license / car cost is because they are encouraging public transport use, and also thier cost of living is higher.

But a 3 month bus pass there isn't expensive and busses run everywhere on time.

[Oakie]

It would be interesting to compare the amount of tax per litre that different country's governments contribute to the cost. I think about half the cost of a litre here is tax in one form or another but I could be wrong. (It is August ... I am due to be wrong about something sooner or later this year )