Motorists still being ripped off as oil prices fall, but petrol stays high

Frustrated motorists are failing to see the benefit of slumping oil prices as crude yesterday dropped below $100 a barrel, the AA has warned.
The AA said drivers were being short-changed by up to 6p a litre as oil giants fail to pass on the benefits of tumbling crude prices.
It said that even allowing for a six week lag between oil prices and pump prices, motorists still appeared to be being 'ripped off' and that oil companies were 'dragging their feet.

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Garage's Free Petrol Stunt Causes Chaos On London Streets

A petrol station's decision to give away £20,000 of free fuel has been condemned as "irresponsible" by residents after queuing cars caused chaos on local streets.

'The Last Stop garage in Finsbury Park, north London is allowing motorists to fill up with up to £40 of fuel without charge as part of a promotion for a new computer game.
Hundreds of drivers took advantage of the offer this morning, causing queues to build up for 150 yards along the road and bringing jams to neighbouring streets.
Staff brought in to direct the traffic have had heated exchanges with drivers caught up in the congestion.
"What an extraordinary thing to do, it's totally irresponsible. I can't believe they've been allowed to do it," said one local woman, who did not wish to be named.'

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I bet she than ran home and ordered her husband to get some quick before it ran out.