NEWS - Italy lorry strike prompts Fiat factories to shut

[Thotos]

On BBC News today (24 January 2012)

[Rob 131]

Euro 1.76 a litre  . That is serious money. I remember fuel being expensive when I was in Italy in July 2010, and having a nasty shock at the cost of filling up on the motorway 

I was only filling up a 1.4 Punto EVO. Imagaine a big car  .

[simon131]

My local filling station is ?1.42 for a litre of diesel and has been for weeks. We just have gotten used it here in the UK over the last few years - stupidly high fuel prices!

[Rob 131]

So thats over ?100 to fill up the 5 Series 

I'd imagine the consuption isn't fantastic either 

Mine returns a lousy 26 MPG in mixed use driving. Hardly great for the environment 

[bellamacchina]

Try my Volumetrico Fill it to get the light out................just

[Phil]

I filled up this evening the bill came to ?103.00 I nearly had to lie down on the forecourt 

[mirafioriman]

It's ridiculous Wages stay the same or go down and prices just keep going up.

Added to that so many people are losing their jobs and therefore end up on benefits. I don't know what the answer is but something has to be done

[bellamacchina]

Here in Holland we have bikes, Dave

[mirafioriman]

I have a bike

[Rob 131]

I can still remember in the early 90's when my weeks take home pay wouldn't top ?100. Now that wouldn't even fuel a large car and moreover the last 20 years have apparantly being a period of low inflation

However you can guarantee that the restaurants and bars will be full this weekend. I don't know where it all comes from 

[simon131]

When I last filled up my E60 535d M Sport it cost me ?1.429 for each litre of Diesel, with a total bill of ?86.60 - but the tank still had a few miles left in the 'Range' according to the OBC.

If I drive the car 'normally' - that's normally for me and not the wife I might add - I get about 27mpg - but if I'm gentle on the throttle I can stretch it out to at least 35mpg, which isn't too bad for a 3 litre engine.

The problem I have now is that I have just effectively been given 3 months notice (after being told that my position was safe! ) so I find myself looking for another contract after two years in the current one.  So, back to worrying about money again Not nice. (If I'm ever introduced to a Banker I shall hit first, speak later!)

[Rob 131]

Simon

Just what you need in the new year  I always knew a few years ago when recruiting was such a nightmare and 'Personnel Issues' dominated my working life  that the situation of not being able to find people would not last  . At least they gave you 3 months notice, as opposed to 3 minutes  :'(that some people get.

An opportunity came to my attention a few days ago that I would imagine could suit you, especially based on your former Employer  However, it is in this region. Could be worse at least you'd be close to Steve and I to get your Mirafiori Fix (talking about them obviously without the driving). If you are interested send me a PM and I will provide the details.

Back to the Original StoryLine, at least fuel is cheap here 

Rob