Panic buying of fuel. Why?

**Motig** · 26th February 2011, 06:20

Stuff this morning says margins have fallen from 17c litre to 5c litre. AA predicting a 10c litre increase very soon. So even tho theres no shortage I'd start filling up anyway.

**KiWiP** · 26th February 2011, 07:15

Originally Posted by blackdog

not to mention the price of a blowjob. bloody danger money

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4702...rous-buildings

Originally Posted by AllanB

Have not heard about $3 but they are restricting purchases to $30 per car in Halswell now.

Oh sorry we're back on track with petrol aye

**Woodman** · 26th February 2011, 07:51

I sold out of 20 and 10 litre fuel containers by Wedneday because of the earthquake.

My shop is in Motueka.

**shrub** · 26th February 2011, 09:10

. I was queuing at a gas station, and people were letting each other in, smiling and being patient. The two young women in the car in front of me filled one plastic container, had a conference, then filled another. Another conference and they put oil in the car. Yet another debate and then they filled the car before stopping to discuss payment, but it didn’t worry me. I looked in my mirror and a young woman was sitting in her car talking on her phone.

When the two young ladies finally left after yet another discussion I pulled up to the pump. While I was filling the car I heard a strident stream of abuse coming from the car on the other side of the pump. I looked across and saw a woman abusing the woman on the phone because you’re not supposed to use phones at petrol stations. The phone user started to cry which was met with “go on cry you fat ugly slag”. I’d had enough, and my years of working as a bouncer kicked in and I stepped between them, bent down and politely said “do you mind stopping, can’t you see she’s upset?”.

“Fuck of you fat cunt, it’s none of your business. That fat bitch shouldn’t be using her phone”. I turned back to the girl in the car behind me and suggested she wind her window up and ignore her. That angered the other woman and she stepped out of her car “I’m going to smack you, you fat ugly cunt”. That really stung. I know I’m ugly, and that’s the main reason I don’t shave as often as good grooming demands, but fat? I’m big boned for god’s sake!

I smiled at her: “yeah, go for it” and leaned down and looked in at her partner “control her mate, she’s a liability and is way out of line”.

He threatened to smack my head in too, but because he was still in his car I wasn’t particularly worried and the woman was still standing about 2 metres away so I shook my head, muttered “idiots” and moved my car forward before filling the girl’s car for her so she didn’t need to leave her car. I escorted her into the gas station to pay, and when she was safe in her car I drove off. All the time enjoying a constant tirade of threats and abuse – from a safe distance. The petrol station staff were quite traumatised and other people in the other cars just looked stunned, but the driver of a car with a group of young people in it would down his window and said “good on ya mate”.

**steve_t** · 26th February 2011, 09:33

Good on ya, Shrub. While the woman probably could have got off the phone, the tirade of abuse to both her and you was unnecessary. Some people are idiots

I was actually hoping she would be stupid enough to try and assault you

**AllanB** · 26th February 2011, 12:32

Good on ya Shrub. Well handled.

I'd have been inclined to consider popping the fuel pump nozzle into her car window and pull the lever ...............

Shit like this brings out the best and worst in people.

**shrub** · 26th February 2011, 12:50

Originally Posted by AllanB

I'd have been inclined to consider popping the fuel pump nozzle into her car window and pull the lever ...............

Shit like this brings out the best and worst in people.

I wish I'd thought of that. I hate bullies and the girl in the car was an absolute mess, the bitch abusing her was toxic and cowardly. I was saddened that out of all the people I was the only one who dared stand up. OK, I'm 6 ft 4 and 120 kg, so I can get away with more because most people don't realise I'm a whimp who hates pain.

**FJRider** · 26th February 2011, 13:25

Originally Posted by AllanB

Good on ya Shrub. Well handled.

Shit like this brings out the best and worst in people.

No ... I dont think so ... but you just notice it more ...

Assholes will always be assholes ...

**Shadows** · 26th February 2011, 19:06

As soon as the petrol stations are resupplied out here, they descend from out of the blue like a swarm of locusts and before long the storage tanks are sucked dry again.

Because I assist with the provision of an essential supply I need access to fuel in order to travel in and out of CHCH each day, as do many others in varied lines of work, and these guys are making it damn near impossible just so that they can Tiki Tour around the place.

Then, these fuckwits stick their stupid oar in and make it even worse... http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/mone...e-rise-warning
What the fuck were they thinking? Glad I cancelled my membership, all it was good for was 10% off at BK anyway.

**Kickaha** · 26th February 2011, 19:09

Originally Posted by Shadows

As soon as the petrol stations are resupplied out here, they descend from out of the blue like a swarm of locusts and before long the storage tanks are sucked dry again.[

Noticed that out here, two out three gas stations ran out were resupplied then ran out again

Got me fucked how I've managed to survive on 1/4 of a tank since Tuesday