Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 14:47
Ruth
What a true statement. We are getting ripped off by the fuel companies and government taxes but as you say NO ONE on this
forum complains about the cost of beer and smokes. I make my own beer and don't smoke so that doesn't bother me.
I filled up with diesel here in
Bathurst yesterday and paid $1.36 a litre. I have no choice but to fill up or stay at
home and walk. At least I can claim my fuel thru my business.
I remember when I went to the
Birdsville races last year I paid $1.28 a litre for diesel in
Bathurst and only $1.31 at
Birdsville. Yes, I know there are less state taxes on fuel in Qld.
When I am planning a trip I look for the dearest fuel and cost my trip on that price. I know it is only mind over matter but when you get
home and the fuel has cost less than you budgeted you feel better. Last year we worked on $1.60 a litre which it was at Innaminka. Not complaining as a lot of people don't realise what it takes to get fuel out to some outback
places. Us suckers close to the big cities are the ones getting RIPPED OFF and we can't do a bloody thing about it.
Had my rant for the afternoon.
Cheers
The Bigfella
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