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AA: Falling oil prices are not being passed on to motorists
A report by the "very nice men" at the AA has confirmed that UK motorists are still being ripped off at the pumps even as oil prices begin to slide.A ‘flash crash’ in the oil market in early May took at least $10 off the cost of a barrel and could potentially reduce...
Stanlow protesters remain defiant despite low turn out
Today's protest and go-slow at Stanlow fuel refinery was billed as the "mother of all fuel protests" (well by this site anyway). Estimates of up to 3000 people had been suggested causing traffic chaos on the roads.In reality the turn out has been much less than many...
Crude oil prices dropping, fuel price drops to follow?
Last week saw crude oil prices drop by a record $16 a barrel as fuel demand worries and a moves by investors set a downwards slide.This sharp drop has prompted Shell and BP to slash fuel prices New Zealand. Reuters is also reporting possible fuel price drops over in...
Police prevents protestors from blockading Stanlow fuel refinery
We have had confirmation that the Police at Stanlow fuel refinery have prevented protesters from blockading the facility.In effect they have blockaded the blockade.Until not the police presence has been simply to protect the protesters and traffic during the go...
Stanlow Fuel protest today! [UPDATE]
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 7 days, you will know that today is the Stanlow Fuel protest and go slow. Our sources at the event will be keeping us up to date with the day's proceedings, I'll keep the updates coming as frequently as I...
Breaking News: Stanlow Fuel Refinery Blockade set to last 8 days
A source on twitter informed us this afternoon that the Stanlow Fuel Refinery Blockade is set to last 8 long days, this has been now been officially confirmed by the organisers of Sundays protest. Stanlow Refinery produces close to 7 million tonnes of petrol and...
Stanlow fuel protest & go slow, what you need to know [UPDATED]
With only 2 days until the Stanlow go-slow and fuel protest, we at Hypermiler.co.uk have compiled some "need to know" facts about the Sunday's event. Where is it? Previous Stanlow protests have centered on blocking the roads around the fuel refinery in order to cause...
US hit hard by fuel prices, demand falls and online shopping booms
Since January, fuel prices in the US of A have risen by an average of 30% putting a gallon of unleaded at around $3.98 (compared to in the $8.51 UK). This rise has made a dramatic change to the habits of motorists across the pond, causing demand for fuel to drop by...
The big bus experiment
Many moons ago the bus was my only option to get to college. Even without a car my trusty mega rider and me could travel all week within Peterborough for only £5. Lately I've been thinking of opting for the bus in order to get to work and see how I fare. I know it...