Rising cost of fuel.

john.wigley · Jun 21st, 2018, 15:22

I have just entered today's trip onto my spreadsheet and happened to notice that I spent exactly £350 on petrol for my V70 (following its purchase) in the latter part of 2016. So far this year, I have spent an identical amount. 18 months ago, that sum bought me 318.25 litres (Avg.£1.100/litre). This year, it has to date bought me only 295.16 litres (Avg.£1.186/litre and rising) or an increase thus far of 7.82%.

That made me ponder: if we apply that figure to transport / distribution costs, how can inflation be only 2.5 to 3.0%, as claimed by the BBC in April and January respectively?

Regards, John.

Welton · Jun 21st, 2018, 16:26

Coming soon: increased food prices....

Jun 21st, 2018, 15:22	#1
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 09:17 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Rising cost of fuel. I have just entered today's trip onto my spreadsheet and happened to notice that I spent exactly £350 on petrol for my V70 (following its purchase) in the latter part of 2016. So far this year, I have spent an identical amount. 18 months ago, that sum bought me 318.25 litres (Avg.£1.100/litre). This year, it has to date bought me only 295.16 litres (Avg.£1.186/litre and rising) or an increase thus far of 7.82%. That made me ponder: if we apply that figure to transport / distribution costs, how can inflation be only 2.5 to 3.0%, as claimed by the BBC in April and January respectively? Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Jun 21st, 2018, 16:26	#2
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