On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:48:52 -0000, "Pinot Grigio" Someone@somewhere
wrote:

"MM" wrote in message
.. .
...but it's rapidly looking that way, as the BBC News web site is
saying how high gas prices might spark a global recession.

Last time I checked, heating oil was available (1000 litres) at
29.34p.

MM

Talking to my father this morning, he has just spent £500 on oil that would
last him til the middle of January. I know he doesn't shop around, but does
that sound rather a lot for a 4-bed house?

Not unless he likes frying eggs on the kitchen floor tiles! Some
people like it HOT.

MM