On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:48:52 -0000, Pinot Grigio wrote:

"MM" wrote in message
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...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?

No. I spend about 1800 a year on a large well insulated 6 bed house.
I don't like being cold.