How expensive would petrol have to be... - SV650.org

22-08-06, 02:34 PM

How expensive would petrol have to be before you stopped using the car/bike to get to work? It seems that in spite of the spikes and dips, petrol is still, on average, getting more expensive at a much quicker rate than inflation. So, I'm curious, at what point would you give up using the bike recreationally? At what point would you start commuting on public transport (or if none is available, take a job closer to home/that was on a public transport route)?

This is all assuming public transport costs stayed the same, but availability/routes of trains/buses remained the same and that the government wouldn't further axe duty to keep prices stable.

Me:

Luckily I'm home based so my employer pays for my petrol to get to work. However, I think if it was £5 a litre, I'd be out of a job as we'd not be making enough cash to cover travel costs unless we dramatically upped our prices.
If it was £40 a tank I think I'd end up keeping the bike as a toy for Sundays, but any more than that and I couldn't justify it.

Stu · 22-08-06, 02:37 PM

Probably £10 a litre would still be worth going to work.

Viney · 22-08-06, 02:38 PM

When it costs more or equal to a weekly train/bus ticket! So about £2 a litre. Would SORN the car at the level as well.

jambo · 22-08-06, 02:38 PM

I could never give up riding bikes, but if I wasn't getting change from £30 a tank it would hurt (still cheaper than public transport)

I guess I could always cycle it's only 12 miles through town to work.....

Skip · 22-08-06, 02:46 PM

I would seriously consider moving closer to work (18 miles at the moment) and then maybe push bike in, and use the £40 I saved (current commuting cost) to use for recreational bike use

I have noticed that I can fit £17 of fuel in the Zed - bet it wont be long before I can squeeze £20 in there..

22-08-06, 03:01 PM

Did anyone see that Dispatches episode yesterday then? I assume that's what sparked this off. It was very interesting.

22-08-06, 03:02 PM

Personally, I can realistically afford around £6/ltr for commuting. Recreational is a different matter. If it ever gets that bad though, I'm emmigrating!

22-08-06, 03:03 PM

How expensive would petrol have to be before you stole someone else's?

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Skip · 22-08-06, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

How expensive would petrol have to be before you stole someone else's?

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22-08-06, 03:54 PM

this was in our local newspaper, it said it would need to be £3.00 per litre before it actully stopped ppl from buying it, i'm ****ed with it now at 96.9

22-08-06, 02:34 PM	#1
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	How expensive would petrol have to be... How expensive would petrol have to be before you stopped using the car/bike to get to work? It seems that in spite of the spikes and dips, petrol is still, on average, getting more expensive at a much quicker rate than inflation. So, I'm curious, at what point would you give up using the bike recreationally? At what point would you start commuting on public transport (or if none is available, take a job closer to home/that was on a public transport route)? This is all assuming public transport costs stayed the same, but availability/routes of trains/buses remained the same and that the government wouldn't further axe duty to keep prices stable. Me: Luckily I'm home based so my employer pays for my petrol to get to work. However, I think if it was £5 a litre, I'd be out of a job as we'd not be making enough cash to cover travel costs unless we dramatically upped our prices. If it was £40 a tank I think I'd end up keeping the bike as a toy for Sundays, but any more than that and I couldn't justify it.

22-08-06, 02:38 PM	#4
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	I could never give up riding bikes, but if I wasn't getting change from £30 a tank it would hurt (still cheaper than public transport) I guess I could always cycle it's only 12 miles through town to work..... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

22-08-06, 02:46 PM	#5
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	I would seriously consider moving closer to work (18 miles at the moment) and then maybe push bike in, and use the £40 I saved (current commuting cost) to use for recreational bike use I have noticed that I can fit £17 of fuel in the Zed - bet it wont be long before I can squeeze £20 in there.. __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

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22-08-06, 02:37 PM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Probably £10 a litre would still be worth going to work.

22-08-06, 02:38 PM	#3
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	When it costs more or equal to a weekly train/bus ticket! So about £2 a litre. Would SORN the car at the level as well.

22-08-06, 03:01 PM	#6
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Did anyone see that Dispatches episode yesterday then? I assume that's what sparked this off. It was very interesting.

22-08-06, 03:02 PM	#7
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Personally, I can realistically afford around £6/ltr for commuting. Recreational is a different matter. If it ever gets that bad though, I'm emmigrating!

22-08-06, 03:03 PM	#8
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	How expensive would petrol have to be before you stole someone else's? .

22-08-06, 03:54 PM	#10
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	this was in our local newspaper, it said it would need to be £3.00 per litre before it actully stopped ppl from buying it, i'm ****ed with it now at 96.9