[HighlandPete]

Thought for a 'Friday' discussion.

I remember my father talking about fuel rationing up until 1950. Was difficult enough back then. How would we cope in our changed world?

What would we do for motoring/travel if fuel was rationed to say 25 litres a week per household?

[ep22jg]

I guess it would depend on where you live. Also, if diesel is banned by then!!!

I could just about make do with a light right foot and comfort mode on 25 litres.

It would take all the fun out of driving though .......

[JustChris]

mm carnage would ensue I think Pete. Black market petrol sales, people losing jobs wit geographical unemployment and lack of mobility. I'd work from home loads more so I know 3 people that would be delighted!

It would be a huge step change for 2016 society that's for sure.

[ajfoggy]

It's roughly what I use per week so i would carry on as normal and the mrs and kids can walk

[Nobby Clark]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Thought for a 'Friday' discussion.

I remember my father talking about fuel rationing up until 1950. Was difficult enough back then. How would we cope in our changed world?

What would we do for motoring/travel if fuel was rationed to say 25 litres a week per household?

Remember it happened a few years back when Grangemouth staff went on strike.

I had a daily 80 mile commute then but with a bit of car sharing managed to ride out the strike.
Today, I'd just work from home.

[allachie9]

I'd just use my bus pass a wee bit more

[SDH]

Mad max becomes reality

[robwils]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

Thought for a 'Friday' discussion.

I remember my father talking about fuel rationing up until 1950. Was difficult enough back then. How would we cope in our changed world?

What would we do for motoring/travel if fuel was rationed to say 25 litres a week per household?

Would maybe just about do us with a few lifestlye changes ?

I fill up about once a month in BM

[Steven1077]

I only do 80 miles a week so 25 litres would be okay with me, if not I'd buy an i3

[robbiep]

I'd cycle or even run to work. It's only 6 miles each way, and we've got showers here.

Would save me needing to go running in the evenings !

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Sort of been there a few times with fuel strikes and the likes.

Companies should have a section on fuel strikes / distrust ions within their BCM's.

At the time of the fuel strike mentioned above, key personnel where either moved on camp or hotel near camp.

Car sharing was enforced, start and finish times adjusted to cater for car sharing and reduce chance of being stuck in traffic.

In reality I believe, we would end up with armed guards on all key fuel stations, the rest would close.

Key jobs from police, hospitals, energy etc would have preference.

A lot of people would have to work from home, if company survived.

Amazon would go bust if this was global and sustained.

China would go in to melt down.

You would not get parts for cars due to impact on logistics and associated supply chain.

In the world now compared to 1950 and earlier, we are hugely dependant on fuel and also imports.

[dopper99]

I think the waiting list for cars like the i3 would significantly increase.

[Kal101]

I'd use my NHS card to bypass and get more fuel - just like in the strikes.


#smug bastard

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Originally Posted by Kal001

I'd use my NHS card to bypass and get more fuel - just like in the strikes.


#smug bastard

I see your NHS card and raise you



#fuckingsmug

[lobeydosser]

I've still got the fuel ration books we were issued with in the Seventies (during the 3-day week?). They were never required to be used so I held onto them for curiosity value.
They were for my 1965 Ford Zephyr IV (HYM 442C).

I'd join the bus pass brigade if it happened again now.