Too Costly To LiveJune 24th, 2008 @ 7:36 pm
The cost of living in the UK is becoming ridiculously high and it is starting to really hit pockets. The rising cost of fuel is prompting a few of my work colleagues to seriously consider shortening their hours or to car share if it is an option.
As a regular public transport user, my weekly ticket is increasing by £3 this weekend (that’s just under $6) which is an outrageous hike in price. Luckily for me I discounted travel as my dad works for the company and I’ve also managed to get more vouchers from his friends.
British Gas and other fuel suppliers are hinting their bills may increase by 40% this year which means a lot of families aren’t going to be able to keep themselves warm this winter. Yet, these same companies don’t even have the grace to be embarrassed when they announce record profits.
Food prices are also on the increase and there is a growing fear many families will default on their mortgage payments as they struggle to keep their heads above water.
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Gattina
said,
June 25, 2008 at 6:33 am
That’s very true ! here too ! last week farmers with tractors, truck drivers and taxi drivers went to Brussels to protest against high petrol prices, and the people went on the streets too, because the cost of living is so high that a salary is not enough anymore. There are now 3 mill considered as poor people in Belgium and only 10 mill inhabitants ! I only see the richer are becoming richer and the poorer poorer !
Lisa Ann
said,
June 25, 2008 at 12:45 pm
We are going through the same thing here to. It’s all about greed.
Lifecruiser
said,
June 27, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I totally agree, the gas and the food costs over here has increased a lot, but Swedes are not much for demonstrating unfortunately. I wonder where all the Viking spirit has gone? *giggles*
A.
said,
June 29, 2008 at 9:33 am
I’m quite convinced there is a lot of speculative buying up of commodities, and profiteering going on.
claudie
said,
July 4, 2008 at 12:53 am
It’s the same thing in France. Very sad perspective for many families! since the prices of vegetables are so high we decided with pierre to cultive vegetables and freezing them for the winter!