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MrsMillhouse · 2026-03-29T20:29:59+00:00

The news refers to petrol shortages. Not sure if it’s just headlines or clickbait. But if there are going to be shortages, surely the government should be starting to encourage WFH and using public transport where possible

MissingSockDetective · 30/03/2026 19:08

No horse here, perhaps I could string together my ducks into some sort of sledge-pulling formation.

Wellthisisdifficult · 30/03/2026 19:01

Bombombomtralala · 29/03/2026 21:59

Useless Where I live unfortunately as we don’t have public transport.

If people were instead encouraged not to panic buy and to be more cautious about using fuel it would help.

I wouldn’t have a WFH option unfortunately.

Maybe a horse is the answer? 😉

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A horse is always the answer

Allaroundthehouses · 30/03/2026 18:58

I'll carry on in the office and use their heating thanks rather than pay for hiked price gas heating at home every day all week. The oil issue doesnt just impact the cost of car fuel, its house fuel and electricity from fossil fuels too.

venus7 · 30/03/2026 18:49

ShakyBake · 29/03/2026 21:37

How about using some of that oil in the north sea?

You can get that out this week, can you?

damelza · 30/03/2026 18:37

gamerchick · 30/03/2026 11:40

Messages is an old word for shopping. Haven't heard it since I was a kid.

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Same here, my mother used to say "I'm going for the messages" meaning up to the local shop.

Another word for similar is one that stuck in my mind, "comestibles", I came across it in the book Eleanor Oliphant. I always thought it was Scottish origin, maybe it is.

Olive123456 · 30/03/2026 18:31

No

Labelledelune · 30/03/2026 18:15

FernandoSor · 30/03/2026 15:44

We produce 40% of our oil. We import the other 60% from Norway and the US with smaller amount from Nigeria and Libya.

British consumer don't get a special discount on UK-produced oil just by virtue of being British. BP, Shell etc aren't charities - they aren't going to give you a discount because you have a blue passport.

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Did I say they should? But we are at there mercy don’t makes sense to make our own. My ex also said ours is better quality and sold for high prices.

JennyWrenSeven · 30/03/2026 18:15

SurreySenMum26 · 30/03/2026 18:00

As a dyslexic it's pisses me off. We would all want people to make adjustments for our dyslexic kids while simultaneously thinking everyone else who gets it wrong are automatic fuckwits. This is what our ND kids future looks like.

Be kind. But only to those with impeccable grammar 🤣

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They must have an inferior complex to only post when it’s to correct someone’s grammar! Makes them look like a complete twat! In my humble honest opinion! 😏

Lll898 · 30/03/2026 18:13

There isn't one size fits all, but which option works who knows.

Work from home - gov will not like we won't be spending on lunch breaks etc

Car sharing so many people in my office this would not work drop kids and nursey school clubs etc

I personally don't think there is a shortage I do however think many are buying lots more than they did keeping cars topped up to beat future price increases which is putting pressure on supply.

Public transport depends heavily where you live I come from London so would use bus and tube over driving high majority of the time, but now in a south staffordshire village bus is once per hour between 09:30 & 2:30

SerendipityJane · 30/03/2026 18:09

JennyWrenSeven · 30/03/2026 18:03

Public Transport is shit in our area.

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If it really mattered, you could swamp the country with buses.

JennyWrenSeven · 30/03/2026 18:03

Isobel201 · 30/03/2026 14:07

They'll just say use public transport

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Public Transport is shit in our area.

Snakebite61 · 30/03/2026 18:00

ShakyBake · 29/03/2026 21:37

How about using some of that oil in the north sea?

The tories sold it all off.

SurreySenMum26 · 30/03/2026 18:00

JennyWrenSeven · 30/03/2026 17:41

Those that correct come across as complete cocks!

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As a dyslexic it's pisses me off. We would all want people to make adjustments for our dyslexic kids while simultaneously thinking everyone else who gets it wrong are automatic fuckwits. This is what our ND kids future looks like.

Be kind. But only to those with impeccable grammar 🤣

Zanatdy · 30/03/2026 18:00

So few of our staff drive in, but lessons learned from Covid, I wouldn’t want to encourage large time spent at home as been a blooming nightmare getting staff back.

JennyWrenSeven · 30/03/2026 17:58

keepswimming38 · 30/03/2026 07:47

@Asuitablecatwtf is ovulation transport?

🤣 I got carried away reading the thread but did think wtf is that, too!

JeepersItsTheKraken · 30/03/2026 17:44

luckylavender · 30/03/2026 17:17

And what happens to shops and small businesses without footfall?

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Do you understand what is going on right now with the oil crisis? What other countries are doing?

JennyWrenSeven · 30/03/2026 17:41

PinkNailPolish2026 · 29/03/2026 22:19

I never understand why some posters feel the need to correct how others post on here. No doubt someone will be along to nitpick at this post as well, it comes across as being mean imo. For many posters English isn’t their first language and a few posters on here appear to forget that.

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Those that correct come across as complete cocks!

SerendipityJane · 30/03/2026 17:31

ObelixtheGaul · 30/03/2026 17:26

Yes, thank you, I am simply pointing out that fuel concerns are also impacting public transport, driving the cost up. I am sure you are quite capable of understanding that all forms of transport which require fuel will be affected, and that bus services are also at risk of reduction as a result, as well as price increases.

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If we are talking about reducing - not eliminating - fuel usage, then maximising peope carried per litre would be a pretty good start.

And getting people with ICE cars to keep their revs between 3 and 4 thousand would be nice. Never going to happen, of course.

Who remembers the 3 day week ? And coming home as a kid (like me) and lighting the candles during a power cut ?

ObelixtheGaul · 30/03/2026 17:26

SerendipityJane · 30/03/2026 16:33

I am sure you are quite capable of working out the cost per mile per passenger per litre for private vehicles and a bus carrying 60 people ?

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Yes, thank you, I am simply pointing out that fuel concerns are also impacting public transport, driving the cost up. I am sure you are quite capable of understanding that all forms of transport which require fuel will be affected, and that bus services are also at risk of reduction as a result, as well as price increases.

MissingSockDetective · 30/03/2026 17:23

luckylavender · 30/03/2026 17:17

And what happens to shops and small businesses without footfall?

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I think our local village and town would have more footfall if people were travelling to the cities to work. It just shifts the demand in a way.

luckylavender · 30/03/2026 17:17

JeepersItsTheKraken · 30/03/2026 16:45

Could you explain to me how its bad for the economy? Covid lockdowns obviously were, because no one was allowed to go anywhere. This is different and is actually to preserve the economy, including manufacturing and agriculture, by ensuring good oil levels. Do you know what will happen to the economy if we run out?

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And what happens to shops and small businesses without footfall?

MissingSockDetective · 30/03/2026 16:57

MyPurpleHeart · 30/03/2026 16:37

I don't think WFH is the answer, I think more people need to car share! I drive to work in the morning, admittedly alone, and every single car has one person in it. If we got together and filled every car to capacity how much would this save in fuel and cost!?!

Why is it not a good option though, if the job is perfectly doable from home? Car sharing is pretty tricky, especially if you are juggling nursery and school drop off and pick up times etc. Or having to be in different locations on different days.

(Edited to add last sentence in as I forgot to put it in before I posted.)

SerendipityJane · 30/03/2026 16:48

MyPurpleHeart · 30/03/2026 16:37

I don't think WFH is the answer, I think more people need to car share! I drive to work in the morning, admittedly alone, and every single car has one person in it. If we got together and filled every car to capacity how much would this save in fuel and cost!?!

If the UK was going to car share, it would have by now. Given that I'm thinking 1950-2000 will probably be the high water mark for people owning their own transport, I can understand the bond between Britons and their cars.

Also, car sharing is a perennial risk to women.

JeepersItsTheKraken · 30/03/2026 16:45

luckylavender · 30/03/2026 15:59

Well it's not up to the government to tell companies what to do and it's bad for the economy.

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Could you explain to me how its bad for the economy? Covid lockdowns obviously were, because no one was allowed to go anywhere. This is different and is actually to preserve the economy, including manufacturing and agriculture, by ensuring good oil levels. Do you know what will happen to the economy if we run out?

MyPurpleHeart · 30/03/2026 16:37

I don't think WFH is the answer, I think more people need to car share! I drive to work in the morning, admittedly alone, and every single car has one person in it. If we got together and filled every car to capacity how much would this save in fuel and cost!?!