Merit in NOT buying petrol on Feb 22?

[Gubb]

Absolute bullshit.
Has been doing the rounds for years now, and i'm pretty sure (Yep, just checked) that it's decreased Oil Company's profit by 3/5ths of fuck-all.

[Steam]

What might work is trying to break the cartel. If we all boycotted one of the petrol companies until they reduced their prices, then another and so on...

That would only hurt the retailer, who generally owns his own place and pays money to BP or whoever the franchise is. The local retailer would get hurt, the big company wouldn't care. ANd the retailer only gets a few cents on each litre anyway.
My local place has a sign saying something like "We only get this much money on each litre, so we'd love it if you got your WOF and repairs here, and while you're at it, would you like some milk and a paper?".
They make so little money on petrol that they are basically a dairy and workshop, who also sell petrol.

[Coyote]

If it's in caps, or in varying fonts/size/colours, ignore it.

[swbarnett]

That would only hurt the retailer, who generally owns his own place and pays money to BP or whoever the franchise is. The local retailer would get hurt, the big company wouldn't care. ANd the retailer only gets a few cents on each litre anyway.
My local place has a sign saying something like "We only get this much money on each litre, so we'd love it if you got your WOF and repairs here, and while you're at it, would you like some milk and a paper?".
They make so little money on petrol that they are basically a dairy and workshop, who also sell petrol.

Yes, unfortunately it would hurt the retailer but surely the flow on effect would be that the oil company wouldn't able to sell petrol to the retailers? Some retailers might even jump ship.

[Number One]

Yes, unfortunately it would hurt the retailer but surely the flow on effect would be that the oil company wouldn't able to sell petrol to the retailers? Some retailers might even jump ship.

the best laugh since I got on here tonight - thanks

[swbarnett]

the best laugh since I got on here tonight - thanks

I'm afraid I'm a bit slow tonight (and don't know a lot about the oil business). You'll have to explain the joke so I can learn. I for one am not afraid to show my ignorance if it helps reduce it.

[Number One]

I'm afraid I'm a bit slow tonight (and don't know a lot about the oil business). You'll have to explain the joke so I can learn. I for one am not afraid to show my ignorance if it helps reduce it.

Sorry I am feeling a bit prickly - don't mean to come across as a total biarch but we are talking about oil companies here....they (and anyone in the world for that matter) doesn't really give a shit if some kiwis don't buy petrol for a day.

[James Deuce]

They don't even care if I don't wear trousers to work or not! The humanity!

[Number One]

They don't even care if I don't wear trousers to work or not! The humanity!

awwww - I care Jim

[Number One]

They don't even care if I don't wear trousers to work or not! The humanity!

awwww - I care Jim...please do wear pants

[swbarnett]

Sorry I am feeling a bit prickly - don't mean to come across as a total biarch but we are talking about oil companies here....they (and anyone in the world for that matter) doesn't really give a shit if some kiwis don't buy petrol for a day.

No worries.

Now I understand!

My comment was in response to Steam's response to post #15 i.e.:

What might work is trying to break the cartel. If we all boycotted one of the petrol companies until they reduced their prices, then another and so on...

So the boycott would be indefinite, not just for one day but for only one oil company.

If you thought my comment was in reference to the original post (#1) then I can indeed see the humour.

[Dargor]

I work at a gas station and applaud you on your quest. Please dont come to my shop, it would make my day very easy.

But i agree it will have no long term effect.

[Mikkel]

Well see, that was how I recieved the message. And if you think I care enough about your dislike for caps to make me sit here and retype it you are delusional.

Mate, I didn't imply that your capslock key was broken.

But as was said - do ignore anything that's all in caps! (parts of my original post included if it makes your blood boil)

Fuck, if you told me you had received it in caps and the retyped it into proper writing I'd red rep you for being an asshole! Why?

1. Because it's a stupid idea - the not buying gas thing.
2. Because it would be a waste of your time.
3. You should be more lazy than that!
4. You should have ignored what was written in caps to begin with.

Peace.

[skidMark]

Meh, no matter what the petrol price is you have got to pay it.

the only side effect to petrol prices cranking up is scooter sales go through the roof.

back in 06 when petrol prices went right up i was sending 20 scooters a week out the door as opposed to the usual 3.

[Conquiztador]

Mate, I didn't imply that your capslock key was broken.
True

But as was said - do ignore anything that's all in caps! (parts of my original post included if it makes your blood boil)
No blood is boiling here. Could be fatal!

Fuck, if you told me you had received it in caps and the retyped it into proper writing I'd red rep you for being an asshole! Why?

1. Because it's a stupid idea - the not buying gas thing.
That is your opinion and you are entitled to it. Personally I can see two sides to it:
- It would not achieve the effect that is wanted
- I say good on the ones who want to make a point

2. Because it would be a waste of your time.
But now I am wasting my time writing this reply to you, and if I had re-typed it in the first place I would not have to write this...

3. You should be more lazy than that!
Rather doing something more fun, like getting laid

4. You should have ignored what was written in caps to begin with.
Caps do not offend me. What is written with them at times do.

Peace.
Groovy

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