PANIC buying PANIC, PANIC!!!!!! (merged)
11 September 2005, 08:38 PM
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He he, they are starting to panic round here...My mate just dropped round my place cursing every other person that exists because he actually needed to fill up and there was a big queue of panic buyers at all the stations (3 on one stretch of road) 
I was with my dad yesturday when he filled up - no queues at all
I was with my dad yesturday when he filled up - no queues at all
11 September 2005, 08:46 PM
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filled up today and also filled up a petrol canister, and wonderd why people were stareing, i forgot all about the protests
the cannister was for my mini moto in the boot of the car
no ques mind?
the cannister was for my mini moto in the boot of the car
no ques mind?
11 September 2005, 09:39 PM
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My cars in London, I'm picking it up on Friday, just hope PE put some fuel in it for me. I'm walking to work at the mo anyway so perhaps I'll just have to get used to it (might help me lose some weight anyway )
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11 September 2005, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
filled up today and also filled up a petrol canister, and wonderd why people were stareing, i forgot all about the protests
the cannister was for my mini moto in the boot of the car
no ques mind?
the cannister was for my mini moto in the boot of the car
no ques mind?
12 September 2005, 09:08 AM
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Well, I hear the petrol stations in town are struggling, ASDA ran out yesterday and when back up only running on 2 pumps. Sainsburys we're running on 1 pump all day with queues in most other petrol stations, I'll try to fill up today. 
12 September 2005, 10:52 AM
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Nothing like that up north I filled up yesterday because I had no petrol in my tank and drove straight to a pump no problems...
Happy Days
I filled up yesterday because I had no petrol in my tank and drove straight to a pump no problems...Happy Days
12 September 2005, 01:44 PM
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Fuel protests 'causing no panic'
The government could introduce measures to stop panic-buying
There are no signs of motorists panic-buying at petrol pumps ahead of planned refinery blockades, fuel retailers have told BBC News.
The government could introduce measures to stop panic-buying
There are no signs of motorists panic-buying at petrol pumps ahead of planned refinery blockades, fuel retailers have told BBC News.
12 September 2005, 01:49 PM
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Hmm seems to be in Plymouth, local garages had ques of about 20-30 cars. I shall be filling up my motorbike on the way home from going out tonight at about midnight when I shant be subject to queing.
12 September 2005, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by King RA
Fuel protests 'causing no panic'
The government could introduce measures to stop panic-buying
There are no signs of motorists panic-buying at petrol pumps ahead of planned refinery blockades, fuel retailers have told BBC News.
The government could introduce measures to stop panic-buying
There are no signs of motorists panic-buying at petrol pumps ahead of planned refinery blockades, fuel retailers have told BBC News.
The garage up the road has queues of 1/4 mile!!
Panic!!!!
Panic!!!!
PANIC!!!!!
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12 September 2005, 02:27 PM
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Well, Dad has just rang to let me know almost every garage in town has ran out now. the Shell garage is expecting a delievery very soon though so I'll top up there after work but its definately looking a mess might just wait til 2moz though cause everyone will have a full tank and wont need anymore fuel lol
might just wait til 2moz though cause everyone will have a full tank and wont need anymore fuel lol
12 September 2005, 02:34 PM
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For anybody in a panic mode Frankly Services on the M5 near Birmingham apparently has the biggest fuel tanks in the UK. They didn't run dry during the last 'crisis' and they're unlikely to run dry during this one.
When my car runs out of fuel I'll fill up. If I can't I'll stay at home. We're all in the same baot - what's the problem....?
Leave the fuel for the doctors, nurses and other essential service workers.
When my car runs out of fuel I'll fill up. If I can't I'll stay at home. We're all in the same baot - what's the problem....?
Leave the fuel for the doctors, nurses and other essential service workers.
12 September 2005, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Drunken Bungle *****
When my car runs out of fuel I'll fill up. If I can't I'll stay at home. We're all in the same baot - what's the problem....?
12 September 2005, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisB
Just wait for it to transfer to Tesco et al as people ruck for bread and milk 
12 September 2005, 05:37 PM
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Rumours have it that people round here have been buying milk and bread by the bucketload!!
Cans of beans and all fresh stuff have been sold out!!
Just been to the local Sainsburys and they are stopping people coming in through the door ............... why would I want to?? The shelves are completely EMPTY!! Looks like a grocery shop in New Orleans!!
Its frigging MADNESS I tell ye'!!
Pete
Cans of beans and all fresh stuff have been sold out!!
Just been to the local Sainsburys and they are stopping people coming in through the door ............... why would I want to?? The shelves are completely EMPTY!!
Looks like a grocery shop in New Orleans!! Its frigging MADNESS I tell ye'!!
Pete
12 September 2005, 06:01 PM
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I have just the minute queued for 20 mins to get fuel....so yes people are starting to cotton on. It was backing up onto the road.
Petrol station owner was very happy- especially at these prices.
Im fine now- have several cans in the garage and a full tank. enough for 1200 miles should it come to it. So 'i'm alright jack'
Petrol station owner was very happy- especially at these prices.
Im fine now- have several cans in the garage and a full tank. enough for 1200 miles should it come to it. So 'i'm alright jack'
12 September 2005, 06:04 PM
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Yep, the shops are clearing out of stuff too!!! You would think Iran is about to attack us ...................... errrrr, they might!!!
Panic
Panic
PANIC!!!!
Pete
Panic
Panic
PANIC!!!!
Pete
12 September 2005, 06:10 PM
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lol
loads left round this way, theres 3 stations near my work within 1 mile
and another one within 2 miles
i have "enough" anyway
and my two minimotos are brimmed as well
loads left round this way, theres 3 stations near my work within 1 mile
and another one within 2 miles
i have "enough" anyway
and my two minimotos are brimmed as well
