When I started work (way back in '61!) I went to work on a Francis Barnett motorbike (which I still have, albeit dismantled!), petrol cost 4s-11d per gallon, which is roughly 25p, and I thought that was dear then.
However, as I was only earning £2-2s per week (about £2.10) that equated to about 8.5 gallons of petrol per week. With fuel now about £4.50 per gallon, is there anybody still only on 8 or 9 times that per week? Even on my meagre pension, I get more than £50 per week, so I never moan at the cost of fuel! Its the other costs (like Council Tax) that upset me....
Paul
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