There will be no Christmas joy at the bowser for motorists

[csv8]

There will be no Christmas joy at the bowser for motorists, with national petrol prices expected to stay above $1.50 a litre for the festive period.

Petrol prices averaged $1.51 per litre in the past week and CommSec economist Savanth Sebastian says a lower Australian dollar and higher Singapore gasoline prices will keep prices inflated over Christmas.

"Motorists should expect to see fuel prices remain well above $1.50 a litre for the majority of the Christmas-New Year period," he said.

Prices dropped slightly in the past week, but the regional Singapore gasoline price has risen to a three-month high in Australian dollar terms, which will eventually filter through to Australian prices, Mr Sebastian said.

"Around 1-2 cents is likely to be added to the pump price over the next 7-10 days," he said.

He said motorists looking to save money should fill up around Boxing Day, which falls at the low point of the pricing cycle.

Sydney had the lowest average price during the week to December 15, at $1.47 a litre, while Darwin was the most expensive of the capitals at $1.70 per litre.

Higher fuel prices would be bad news for retailers hoping for stronger Christmas sales, Mr Sebastian said.
http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/pet...045809460.html

[Silver Ghia]

Just have to grin and bear it. Xmas is an expensive time anyway.

[b2tf]

How is it any different to any other holiday at any other time of year.

[Nikked]

already pay above $1.50 out in the bush...

[Franco Cozzo]

Makes me wonder why fuel prices seem to automagically rise when there is some sort of long weekend from public holidays or a holiday period.

Hmm, no its not price gouging at all......

[wookie836]

this happens every year, does everyone forget?

[Bowser22]

It's all bullshit. 4 years ago the dollar was US$0.80, $140 a barrel and averaged $1.40-$1.50 per litre for petrol. Now were floating around US$0.90, $97 a barrel and paying $1.58 here in Melbourne.

[Bowser22]

Even Singapore oil prices are lower now then they were in August.

[Lukeyson]

happened start of last week here in Coffs Harbour area, was 141.9 for ULP for a while, NEXT DAY it was 155.9 for ULP.

[Revolver]

What seriously gets my goat is the fact that the LPG price rose around 27% from 75c pl to 94c pl. Thanks to the wholesale of gas price being raised for December. Thanks guys. Now my Gas bill for a fillup is $64 instead of $49/50.

OUCH!

Now some people may say "what are you whinging about, your still paying less than a dollar", but try being hit with another 25% on top of that 1.50 your paying now....

$1.95 a litre anyone?

No matter the fuel you use, it hurts when it jumps 20c a Litre.

[stevz]

Originally Posted by Bowser22

It's all bullshit. 4 years ago the dollar was US$0.80, $140 a barrel and averaged $1.40-$1.50 per litre for petrol. Now were floating around US$0.90, $97 a barrel and paying $1.58 here in Melbourne. Theiving c,;^nts

What we're seeing is the direct result of globalisation and capitalism - The system primarily designed to suck the wealth out of the middle class and distribute it to the few rich and elite.

Lap it up people, we're getting exactly what we asked for.

[NC1183]

Wow you poor city people, we are already paying over $1.60 here and I no places that pay over $2. At least you have public transport access

[GASWAGON]

Originally Posted by stevz

What we're seeing is the direct result of globalisation and capitalism - The system primarily designed to suck the wealth out of the middle class and distribute it to the few rich and elite.

Lap it up people, we're getting exactly what we asked for.

Yep.... Middle class in U.S is basically gone already....Same will happen here.

[tweeked]

Originally Posted by stevz

What we're seeing is the direct result of globalisation and capitalism - The system primarily designed to suck the wealth out of the middle class and distribute it to the few rich and elite.

Lap it up people, we're getting exactly what we asked for.

So whats the solution? the difference with the any other system is just the few rich are politicians or royalty.

At least with our system I can stake my claim by working hard and backing myself. And I am smart enough to buy petrol on the cheap days..............

[79FordEsky]

Its was $1.65 and seen it up up to 1.77 the other day for E10 or PULP

[XBROO]

Oh well looks like Santa will be getting around with a syphon hose and a jerry can this chrissy.

[jimmyxr6t04]

Great, that means canberra will probably be about $1.60 for e10... it hasn't moved from 1.50 down here for ages. I pay 1.72 for 98 now, so i guess i'll be near the $2.00 mark for 98 the way it's going!

[zilo]

paid 174.9c at BP in geelong last night.

[mik]

This is the world we live in, the only way to get cheap fuel is to have another major recession, remember the gfc at it's peak fuel came down because people started skimping not using vehicles for pleasure ......... fuel consumption dropped heaps .......... petro sellers stopped charging exorbitant prices for a while, if I remember correctly prior to the gfc fuel prices where at an all time high, I remember thinking at the time the oil/petroleum companys probably played a big part in the gfc........ just my theory anyway.

[imugli]

Originally Posted by stevz

What we're seeing is the direct result of globalisation and capitalism - The system primarily designed to suck the wealth out of the middle class and distribute it to the few rich and elite.

Lap it up people, we're getting exactly what we asked for.

Or educate yourself so that you don't get left behind and can join the wealthy. Unless you're happy being in the lower class.

Those who complain about globalisation and concentration of wealth have given up. On themselves. If you can't beat the bank, learn how to become the bank then go about doing it. Otherwise stop complaining. You have a choice. EVERYONE has access to the information necessary to become wealthy. It's on the internet and in libraries and in fact probably just around the corner from you if you care to ask around your neighbourhood.

Anyone who decides they don't have the option of joining the upper class is basically saying they're happier being in the lower class. If that's the case, so be it, but that's a choice you've made, not one that's been made for you.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by imugli

Or educate yourself so that you don't get left behind and can join the wealthy. Unless you're happy being in the lower class.

Those who complain about globalisation and concentration of wealth have given up. On themselves. If you can't beat the bank, learn how to become the bank then go about doing it. Otherwise stop complaining. You have a choice. EVERYONE has access to the information necessary to become wealthy. It's on the internet and in libraries and in fact probably just around the corner from you if you care to ask around your neighbourhood.

Anyone who decides they don't have the option of joining the upper class is basically saying they're happier being in the lower class. If that's the case, so be it, but that's a choice you've made, not one that's been made for you.

Agree 100% with this.

[homegrown]

But even the wealthy ***** about petrol prices

[Golioth]

Been paying $171.9 for 98 for months now. There is virtually no fluctuation on price up here in FNQ (especially on 98) & there are no cheap days! I rarely even look at price when filling up these days.....

[csv8]

Golioth..Same in Rocky !! why is your 98 cheaper than Rocky??? 174.9 I pay at BP etc etc..

[Sioso]

I'm only 1.5hrs south of Sydney and have been paying between $1.75 and $1.79 for 98 from both Caltex and Shell - these prices started a few months ago.

[blackf6]

Never look at the price of fuel. Nor do I care. I am going to drive regardless.

[Golioth]

csv8 - I go to the only independent station in town and avoid the majors. That said the pumps are older than me and take forever to fill but they sell 5kg boxes of prawns for $50

[barnz_xr8]

Originally Posted by imugli

Or educate yourself so that you don't get left behind and can join the wealthy. Unless you're happy being in the lower class.

Those who complain about globalisation and concentration of wealth have given up. On themselves. If you can't beat the bank, learn how to become the bank then go about doing it. Otherwise stop complaining. You have a choice. EVERYONE has access to the information necessary to become wealthy. It's on the internet and in libraries and in fact probably just around the corner from you if you care to ask around your neighbourhood.

Anyone who decides they don't have the option of joining the upper class is basically saying they're happier being in the lower class. If that's the case, so be it, but that's a choice you've made, not one that's been made for you.

Lol your optimistic , you must be the mouth piece of an oil company?? all I see is price gouging and artificially jacked up prices.

You can sheer a sheep forever but you can only skin it once.

[buggerlugs]

Originally Posted by imugli

Or educate yourself so that you don't get left behind and can join the wealthy. Unless you're happy being in the lower class.

Those who complain about globalisation and concentration of wealth have given up. On themselves. If you can't beat the bank, learn how to become the bank then go about doing it. Otherwise stop complaining. You have a choice. EVERYONE has access to the information necessary to become wealthy. It's on the internet and in libraries and in fact probably just around the corner from you if you care to ask around your neighbourhood.

Anyone who decides they don't have the option of joining the upper class is basically saying they're happier being in the lower class. If that's the case, so be it, but that's a choice you've made, not one that's been made for you.

Amen brother. But that would mean having to step away from whinging and whining on the computer and getting off you a##e, wouldn't it ?

[neptune blue]

The oil companies are laughing , laughing, laughing
Government doesn't care because they make more tax revenue
ACCC don't have a clue and aren't smart enough to do anything about it
Again we just cop it in the ****