oil rise again : $140 a barrel now and expected to hit $170 within 2 months

[Gorbachioo]

What will happen is we will adapt.

The problem really is your average people thinking that they can actually do something about it, and that switching off a lightbulb will help.

Someone at the place I work was working out how much energy could be saved if we managed to reduce the output of what we produced by X amount. It ended up in the end coming out that we'd save about 4 houses worth of power every year if we did it.
Now given over 4 houses got built while I was typing this sentance, never mind trying to implement the power saving... erm, yeah!

The ONLY thing that's going to stop us burning through oil is running out. Yeah, some people will be killed in wars and we'll have to give up some luxuries. My advice really is to at least enjoy the time before it occurs, because since it's inevitable, you might as well get killed for that last scrap of food after enjoying your life.

We will adapt but the transition is not going to be painless. Africa is already at the brink of an all out war. American economy could collapse any month now. What do you think will happen when oil prices hit 200 dollars/barrel?

 

[Golena]

We will adapt but the transition is not going to be painless. Africa is already at the brink of an all out war. American economy could collapse any month now. What do you think will happen when oil prices hit 200 dollars/barrel?

Ofc it's not going to be painless. All the more reason to enjoy now before it arrives imo.

 

[Gorbachioo]

I'll just add one more thing to what i said earlier. Most people promising apocalypse and such give you a timeframe of tens or even hundreds of years. Im telling you things will change significantly by the end of the year. So you dont need to believe me. You will see for yourself.


Enjoy life now, the next 30 years are going to be alot harder.

 

[tris-]

felt the shit hitting the fan this week.

2 weeks ago it cost me £37 for a tank of petrol.

2 days ago it cost me £44 !

time to get the bicycle out and sharpen up the shopping list. 6 meals a day, for 8 days at £25.25 is as good as i can get it, and the same price as 10 months ago.

 

[Billargh]

How long does a full tank usually last you tris?

 

[tris-]

How long does a full tank usually last you tris?

400 miles i think. so it should be about 2 weeks, doesnt always work in practice though.