http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7421198.stm
Well, at least one politician is listening (even if it is just trying to increase his own personal popularity)
I notice the french are blockading ports. Don't think our government is going to stand for that of course... we are just expected to lump it.
The EU commission of course live on another planet. Their reaction is to say simply that rising fuel prices should be passed on to customers. Oh, problem solved then...
"A (EU) commission spokesman on energy said the best way to offset rising fuel costs would be to enable the fishing industry to pass on the increases to consumers."
Well, at least one politician is listening (even if it is just trying to increase his own personal popularity)
The French president has suggested that the EU should consider capping value added tax on fuel to help countries deal with surging oil prices.
Nicolas Sarkozy warned there was no sign the oil price would dip and urged EU member states to consider his idea.
Fishermen across France are continuing to blockade ports and fuel depots in protest at rising diesel costs.
"If the barrel continues to rise, must we maintain a VAT rate that is proportional to the price in the same conditions?" Mr Sarkozy said in an interview with French radio station RTL.
I notice the french are blockading ports. Don't think our government is going to stand for that of course... we are just expected to lump it.
The EU commission of course live on another planet. Their reaction is to say simply that rising fuel prices should be passed on to customers. Oh, problem solved then...
"A (EU) commission spokesman on energy said the best way to offset rising fuel costs would be to enable the fishing industry to pass on the increases to consumers."