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Diesel pumps could run dry
Topic Started: 17 Sep 2015, 12:29 PM (345 Views)
daib0
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BBC News


Diesel pumps could run dry, says RAC Foundation

Britain's diesel pumps could "run dry" because of a growing dependence on foreign fuel, according to the RAC Foundation. The motoring research group said diesel demand had been rising for decades, but UK refineries were struggling to cope.

There were 11 million diesel cars on the road last year, compared with just 1.6 million in 1994. The RACF said that, at this rate, diesel would be four times more popular than petrol by 2030.

Yet we consume twice as much diesel as we produce, and that growing reliance on countries including Russia and India to supply the fuel could leave motorists "at the mercy of the global market" in future, the foundation said.


Full article: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34262990



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Yes as I run a diesel car and oil is our main fuel where we live. Thanks for cheering me up David.
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Not sure this isn't scaremongering tbf. Diesel has dropped to a lower price than petrol as of late due to the Saudi's starting to produce it too. There's more Diesel on the market than ever before.
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I drive a petrol car and do about 20 miles per week, so hopefully I'll be okay ;) :D
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20 miles a week.Pfffttt. Call yourself a man Suffolk Royal.
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17 Sep 2015, 05:51 PM
20 miles a week.Pfffttt. Call yourself a man Suffolk Royal.
I've had my moments Mike, but I'm glad those days are behind me and I can now enjoy the more genteel motoring of a retired person. :D Your time will come, eventually ;) :D
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