The Dorset Knob

Form an orderly queue to get your Government recommended Screwfix jerry can!

Published on 29 March 2012 by Knobby in Random Stuff

Following Government minister Francis Maude giving the public the rather dubious advice to store jerry cans of petrol at home in contravention of the law on storing fuel yesterday I thought I would see if Screwfix had any jerry cans left or if there had been a rush on purchasing them. They still seem to

Tags: Francis Maude, Jerry can, Petrol, Screfix

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Trying to beat the high fuel prices

Published on 29 January 2011 by Knobby in Gripes and Groans

Petrol and diesel prices seem to be spiralling ever higher. I do silly mileages for my work so I’m always on the lookout for the cheapest diesel I can get. Some time ago I came across PetrolPrices.com, a useful price comparison website for fuel. Put in your post code or town and your choice of

Tags: Diesel, LPG, Petrol, PetrolPrices

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