Petrol RATIONING Coming

Have we went from WW3 to you might have to get the bus to the cash and carry this weekend in such a short space of time?

Who cudda seen that coming

And Trump comes way down the line when it comes to blame

The powers way above him have had this in the book for many years

Too late to panic ? Not really but people could have read between the lines during the virus. You would have had a decent start

Apparently its DIESEL thats gonna be short
Next month

How much is going to cost you to get down the Londis shop?

Thank god all our trucks don't use diesel. Will just affect the lazy-ar$es commuting and nothing else whatsoever.

Would have been tricky if we didn't have domestic refineries.

As of early 2026, the UK domestic refining sector has contracted significantly, with only four major petroleum refineries remaining operational following closures in 2025. These facilities produce a significant portion of the UK's road diesel (DERV), though the country relies on imports for roughly half of its total consumption.

Ah, the wonders of virtue signalling.

How could I forget :p

Roost, chickens etc

Before you say it, absolutely conducted under the auspice of the utterly limp and woke alleged 'conservative' party.

virtue signalling now.



You had a fall in recent weeks?

Good job we have all those 15 minute cities

You'll get 15 minute cities by default if we get a 5 year oil supply issue norbs

almost by design

I live in a little town, it's always been a 15 minute walk to everywhere but still all the Mums drive little Crispin and Tabatha to school and  back.

Funny that Trump is going to be responsible for a surge in EV sales

It's not him though is it ?

Pretty obvious who sets foreign policy in the States the last few decades

I find it incredulous how people believe that whoever is pres or PM for that matter actually calls the shots

Wouldnt it be nice if we got News and Views from the Gulf States instead of Endless MSM pony being fed to everyone

It's the same bunch nan...

I've been shouting this since Covid and I'll say it again -

The monetary system is broken

The final link to gold severed in 1971 and fiat expansion jacked to the nips ever since - that enabled a lot of entities to get their hands on assets, land etc - it also enabled more inflation for the peasants.

It was the single most pivotal moment the system ever saw

Real income has struggled to keep pace ever since

All fiat currencies die eventually due to greed, debauchery, corruption and this will be no different.

If it's based on debt it has a shelf life

What we have seen since 08/09 is pretty much fake - there is no organic growth, quality of life in the West has turned and will keep on dropping as gold flows to the East

What we have seen since Covid is an acceleration. Rather than finish the game the board is being flipped over top prepare for a new financial paradigm in order for those who have been at the helm to continue

We're now in a period of perma inflation and taxes that will wipe the middle classes imo

And oil may well be the tool of choice to implement that crisis

Demand destruction continues

Major SAUDO oil pipeline hit
Get yer jerry cans
READY

What is it they say about a broken clock?

US stragetic reserves have fallen over 30%
In the last 6 months
Better get an electric BIKE!!!

You don't need a bike if you live in a 15 minute city.

Friends of the forum "The Houtis" have kicked off,  not helping Matters

Caliafornia diesel prices hits $9.99
The maximum price the pumps can show
Probably start selling by the PINT!!!

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray)
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day (on a winter's day)
I'd be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm)
If I was in LA (if I was in LA)
California diesel (California diesel )
Can't afford to pay

We need moar suffocation of the supply chains surely

but your food shortages will purely be down to the Climate - we must remember that

Call it climate or Weather but it has had an impact, increased Co2 helps as does warmer extended growing season. But drought has prob reduced the benifits, swings and roundabouts.
New tech has helped too with ability to grow fruits and veg under cover and under artificial lighting and hydroponics ect.

Modern dairy, beef, pig units, chicken farms ect ect, also fish farming although that is often at the expensive of wild species, it's filthy and pollutes pristine ecosystems.

All in all no chance of mass hunger unless it was manufactured, but seems it's not a just a single black swan atm, it's been  a fkn flock of the fvkr.

Current geopolical chess games and energy wars a threat but even that won't stop much in long run.

Passed a large Tesco fuel supermarket today
NO FUEL
NOt sure if the tanker was LATE
In the us diesel shortages are actually happeneed
See Meidas Touch
"Trump Runs out of DIESEL"

Electric owners reaping the benifits, they ain't being laughed at now.

I have had loads of deliveries cancelled because the Tescos electric vans keep breaking down. We never had a problem with the old diesel fleet. I am considering switching to Fortnums now they are delivering in Wembley.

Zzzz..... Yawn

You thought it was important to share that bless.

Diesel rationing is more likely. We have onshore refining capacity to cover all of our petrol use but less than half of diesel consumption. Some of the diesel imports are made from Russian crude and the government in its infinite wisdom is going to ban those from January 1st next year.

Around 1.80 a litre, and 2 squids for diesel, yikes 9 squids a gallon

Can only accelerate the switch to electric cars which can't be a bad thing.

It doesn't affect me when petrol goes up I always put 20 quid in.

I only do 2500 miles a year in my gas guzzler. I couldn't justify the capital cost of switching to a battery car even if petrol prices double.

Tax fuel per litre not by percentage of retail price.

All energy should a benchmark per unit tax be it therms, kwh or litres. Not percentage of retail price. It's a crazy system.

USA  considering banning Diesel exports, it's going to be over £2 gallon this winter.
Why should the gov be OK with making money out of war?

And then they say inflation is out of control and hike interest rates. Not funny.

Fuel tax is set at 54p a litre
Plus vat on the selling price(inclusive)

OK, cheers  should have checked.


Had a look at oil taxes (crude)


North Sea Oil and Gas Company TaxesRing Fence Corporation Tax: Charged at 30% on profits from oil and gas extraction in the UK and UK Continental Shelf.Supplementary Charge: An additional 10% tax on company profits from production.Energy Profits Levy (EPL): A 38% windfall tax on extraordinary profits, scheduled to run until 31 March 2030

Whats that  78%?

Also the tax at pump is plus Vat on the duty.


Ffs what a racket,  will gouge yer eyes out, hardly looking to end oil are they, and of course it's pay to pollute.
No shame.

Uk gave away it's oil for almost nothing to the eton mob.

Norway created a sovereign wealth fund to maximise their returns, it has grown to a $390,000 nest egg for each citizen which pays much of their NHS and social security.




In the imortal words of Bullseye host Jim Bowen.... "This is what you could have won"

Why the UK Generates Less Per Barrel Than Norway

Even though both nations share a similar headline profit tax rate (78%), the UK historically captures significantly less revenue per barrel (roughly $11 compared to Norway's $30). This gap exists because:

    No Direct Equity: The UK does not own minority or majority stakes in individual fields (unlike Norway's SDFI system managed via Petoro).

    No National Champion Dividends: The UK does not own a commercial operator equivalent to Equinor to pay massive corporate dividends directly into public coffers.

    Deductions & Allowances: Generous capital allowances and decommissioning relief mean actual effective collections depend heavily on company spending and fluctuating market prices.

Paid 166.9 today, queue at station at those prices, plenty of 1.70+ with few takers.