FabGuys.com forum: Where are you and how’s the fuel situation

By *illylover OP Man
2 weeks ago

EH54

Starting to find it hard to obtain fuel in this area (Central belt) and I do wonder if it’s an induced issue to make us all desperate and thus willing to pay whatever price they pluck out of thin air.

Pain in the arse

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 weeks ago

valleys

Normal here.

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By *starMan
2 weeks ago

Stroud district

Gloucestershire. Filled up the boat tanks when the prices started to rise, so domestically we're good for about three months.

Bike does 85mpg so although a tankfull has gone from £12 to about £16 I'm not too bothered yet.

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By *iketotry2000Man
2 weeks ago

R C T

Today in local Asda. 185 diesel 191

RHONDDA

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By *rancd2TV/TS
2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

It’s not too bad in wolves. The odd station has run out occasionally, but it’s soon back up and running.

The cost, like everywhere else, has risen ridiculously.

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By *riefsMan
2 weeks ago

gorey

Guy the government try all this no oil stuff in 1979 don't believe me, check it out for yourself

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By *cwgenMan
2 weeks ago

Glasgow

I think the shortage is just people going to the cheapest rather than nearest like they usually do

Tesco near me no fuel 3 x this week but dearer ones nearby have had fuel straight thru

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By *iguy73Man
2 weeks ago

Oldham

I live in Oldham, prices are rising steadily and I had to try 2 different petrol stations as the first didn't have any.

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By *hubbyman10Man
2 weeks ago

Bloxwich

Local area supply seems OK but price increases each visit, however on my last vist the person before me managed to put £7.50p in before the tank was full, nob head.

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By *amie2018cMan
2 weeks ago

Fens, W Norf

Garage near me ran out of diesel last week and my nearest town petrol as of last Wednesday was 149.9. There are 5 garages and very competitive. However, collecting my Electric car at the end of the week...

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By *our-slaveMan
2 weeks ago

nottingham

I’m an EV driver so I don’t have to buy petrol or diesel but driving around Nottingham, although fossil fuel prices are relatively high, I don’t see any panic buying or shortages.

I did drive up north on Saturday and on the M1, the signs were saying that one of the service stations had no fuel. All the rest seemed to be ok though.

And no, it hasn’t been induced to make everyone desperate. Trump has increased the cost of living for most of the world. And because he isn’t capable of admitting he’s wrong, I think that fuel shortages and panic buying are imminent.

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By *laireKTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Manchester

My work arrangements changed after COVID. Work from home most of the time. The times I need to travel I have caught the train into Manchester.

I think we will see a rise in home working again, for those who can do it. It's the greenest option.

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By *ocktoplaywithMan
2 weeks ago

Derby

Farmer here near Derby. Not had any issue getting derv for car or farm truck, supermarket seems to be slightly cheaper than the fuel card.

But my main concern is the price and availability of the diesel for the tractors. It’s doubled in price since before the conflict, just as we are approaching our extremely busy period. We can easily use 500 litres a day, some farmers will use considerably more, if we can’t get fuel we are fucked. As for the price of it, we suddenly find ourselves having to pay extortionate amounts over what has been budgeted.

This crisis will impact on everybody’s lives if it carries on. Almost every item in our lives relies on fuel at some point, particularly in transport logistics.

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By *q oralistMan
2 weeks ago

Torquay

Paid £ 145 per l Petrol in an a local independent F station, only one there so no panic buying going on

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By *mma_EvansTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Preston

The Gov. has put this on their website

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fuel-finder-for-drivers-factsheet?&utm_source=ukgov&utm_medium=whatsapp

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By *uyverseMan
2 weeks ago

Nearby

Oil tank empty.

Don't have £2000 to fill it.

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By *evilish PlaytimeMan
2 weeks ago

Sawtry (nr Peterborough)

Lucky for me I went electric powered 3 weeks ago

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By *potonMan
2 weeks ago

colchester

I only ever put £40 at a time so the price rises don’t effect me

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By *hebestrimmerMan
Forum Mod
2 weeks ago

Sth Elmsall

Doncaster area, no problems here.

I drive to work in leeds 5 days a week, its not far off 2 quid a litre for posh diesel.

I filled up Saturday at local garage, cost me 53 notes, but that will see me right for 3 weeks.

I asked the garage owner if he was buying a roller or bentley after all this, and he told me jacks!

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By *our-slaveMan
2 weeks ago

nottingham

"I only ever put £40 at a time so the price rises don’t effect me "

I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume this is a joke.

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By *onkfish10Man
2 weeks ago

Shropshire

Funny since the 1960s every time there is a war it's the exact place the UK gets it's oil and we can only get it from there so price has to go up

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By *upertedMan
2 weeks ago

Nelson

No problem where I am...South Wales Valleys. Currently supermarkets 5p cheaper than a branded.

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By *ames591Man
2 weeks ago

Didcot

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 weeks ago

valleys

"I only ever put £40 at a time so the price rises don’t effect me

I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume this is a joke."

I think so, and it's affect, but I'm not going to mention that.

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By *q oralistMan
2 weeks ago

Torquay

"I only ever put £40 at a time so the price rises don’t effect me

I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume this is a joke."

It certainly is and, as they say "the old ones are the best ones"

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By *ldmanMan
2 weeks ago

Rawcliffe Bridge.

All part of the "Great Reset", and once you accept that, it all falls into place!

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By *tar33Man
2 weeks ago

North London (outer)

I just bought a couple of barrels of crude oil, even at the current price it's only 60p per litre.

They're currently sitting in my shed, and I'm just waiting for the refinery equipment to arrive from eBay, it only cost me £50. I'll be sorted by the weekend and after that I'll be quids in.

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By *ildwestheroMan
2 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

Noticed the fuel forecourt at my local Tesco was closed on Saturday evening.

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By *rownriverMan
2 weeks ago

Crawley

The sun is out so charging up the batteries free Motoring for me

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By *cunnySucker69Man
1 week ago

Scunthorpe

Not a problem for me I live in the town centre, no longer drive and have a bus pass

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By *tmguylookingMan
1 week ago

Chesterfield

No signs of panic buying here, most seem to be between 1.85 and 1.90 per litre for diesel, It won't make a huge difference to me because I do so few miles, only fill up about every 6 weeks or so.

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By *rCurious75Man
1 week ago

Ashby de la Zouch

"I’m an EV driver so I don’t have to buy petrol or diesel but driving around Nottingham, although fossil fuel prices are relatively high, I don’t see any panic buying or shortages.

I did drive up north on Saturday and on the M1, the signs were saying that one of the service stations had no fuel. All the rest seemed to be ok though.

At this time who the fudge is buying motorway fuel?!

Retired here so do very little mileage, just as well with my car.

Wife works and has always got petrol when she’s needed it. Tesco runs out now and again but there has always been a station that has fuel.

Got to love the Gov saying they’ll make sure the petrol companies are not taking the piss. In other news reports saying they are making £30m every hours in needless price rises.

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By *attersbyMan
1 week ago

cotswold

We’ve filled up the Bentley . And cook is cycling in to the village everyday for fresh veg and essentials such as wine and caviar . Bless her keeps her fit .

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
1 week ago

North East

1.93 for diesel is the highest I’ve seen around my area in the North East and I can see it going way past that if things continue.

Cost me £82 to fill just over half tank the other day which is mad but something that has to be done so while it’s a big hit to take I’m not going to complain it’s one of those things we just have to accept and get on with until things see sorted out

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By *airyDivDadMan
1 week ago

Whiston

"Got to love the Gov saying they’ll make sure the petrol companies are not taking the piss. In other news reports saying they are making £30m every hours in needless price rises. "

Every time the petrol retailers increase their prices, the government makes more in VAT (fuel duty is static), just the same as they would with any other increases in non-zero rated prices. The root cause lies with the retailers and their suppliers who between them, self-evidently, make far more out of this than the government.

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By *LASGOW 60s GUYMan
1 week ago

Glasgow

Glasgow has no problems but prices rising almost daily. No queues anywhere and all petrol stations open

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By *idingcockMan
1 week ago

Driffield

Maybe trade in the SUV for a little runabout?

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By *xplore moreTV/TS
1 week ago

cockermouth

1.99 for diesel here in west cumbria

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By *iverdadMan
1 week ago

Sunbury-on-Thames

Have to posh diesel in my Mitsubishi fuso or the dpf clogs up quick 2.15 a litre shepperton I just now add it to the price of a job

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By *ohnnyangerMan
1 week ago

Bad enough that everyone in Ho Chi Minh is taking pictures of price.EVs are big enough though with loads of charging points

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By *i_guy_WBayMan
1 week ago

Whitley Bay

The joy of electric, I currently pay £3.90 to fully charge my car, that’s less than 2L of diesel at the moment

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By *ugged NorthernerMan
7 days ago

North East

Reopen the coal mines up north and drill for North Sea Oil we have plenty supplies still out there and it bring more jobs to the North a win win all round

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By *oxymusicMan
7 days ago

Cowbridge

"Got to love the Gov saying they’ll make sure the petrol companies are not taking the piss. In other news reports saying they are making £30m every hours in needless price rises.

This is complete rubbish.

At £2 a litre of diesel, which it is or very close to near me, the UK government will take 86.26p in tax.

Therefore, diesel as a commodity, even at these extraordinary prices, is relatively cheap.

Most western governments choose to fund their functions of state in this way, they’re not putting up any upfront costs for the infrastructure to do this.

Theirs is is an absolute zero risk or cost income, it is tax.

Oil producers, and particularly the Middle East, are not responsible for how western nations function economically with taxation.

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By *excessMan
6 days ago

Sleaford

Apart from being rinsed it's been pretty stress free.

My local Tesco was quiet when I filled up last night

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By *LASGOW 60s GUYMan
6 days ago

Glasgow

155.9 for petrol today but no supply issues round here

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By *hortcdTV/TS
6 days ago

Eastleigh

I have 2 cars, one 1936 the other 1961. Full tanks and they are good on fuel. My normal car is a skoda citigo, and is great on fuel. The prices here are the same everywhere. But no shortage or panic buying.

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By *astguy7Man
6 days ago

Herefordshire

Was in North Herefordshire this afternoon. There is a local independent garage that has fuel and diesel a good 20p a litre below other garages (diesel was still about 1.70p). There was aqueue backing up the main road all the way to a set of traffic lights. Apparently its like that most of the time.

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By *etmepants offMan
6 days ago

dartford

"I just bought a couple of barrels of crude oil, even at the current price it's only 60p per litre.

They're currently sitting in my shed, and I'm just waiting for the refinery equipment to arrive from eBay, it only cost me £50. I'll be sorted by the weekend and after that I'll be quids in."

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By *ridayguyMan
6 days ago

Cheshire

£1.87 for diesel in Winsford

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By *aturedaddy123Man
6 days ago

Wirral

"Funny since the 1960s every time there is a war it's the exact place the UK gets it's oil and we can only get it from there so price has to go up"

That's no longer true. We get relatively little oil from the Middle East these days. The problem is twofold - (1) oil is a globally traded commodity, so it's almost irrelevant where you buy it from and (2) we get royally screwed over in this country.

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By *issy SiMan
6 days ago

Horsham

Currently in Devon and no problems

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By *otmyrealname1Man
6 days ago

South Yorks

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By *oxymusicMan
6 days ago

Cowbridge

"Funny since the 1960s every time there is a war it's the exact place the UK gets it's oil and we can only get it from there so price has to go up

Not sure this is completely accurate.

1 The UK does get the majority of oil, and gas, not from the Middle East as you say, but Norway by far and the US.

From what I gather, the UK has special, long term, arrangements with Norway to be supplied as essentially, in part, they are selling us our own oil from our territory because of high taxation and stupid net zero that we cannot/will not do ourselves.

So those long term agreements are agreed not on current prices but on long term prior agreed prices.

A small percentage of Mid East oil & gas to the UK should not be having the effect on us as it is.

Ireland? Yes.

UK? No.

Yet both countries have similar prices despite the UK being much better placed.

2 Correct, we get screwed over all the time, as per above. It’s a racket with government complicity.

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By *rCurious75Man
4 days ago

Ashby de la Zouch

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By *ridayguyMan
4 days ago

Cheshire

£1.85.7 here

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