Seems that where the Govn ventures, in the realm of revenue hunting, others are quick to follow or even 'get in first'
SWEB Energy Elec prices up from 5-08 by 10.75%.
Someone taking the pizz? EDF Energy is French of course !
They have found the 'mother lode !' Fuel surcharges, EU pollution taxes etc etc oh and STICK 10% on top for services rendered .... Best way of making dosh .. A feather plucking frenzy as we, the Geese, cower before the threat of Al Qaeda or is it Al Capone, strangely afraid to Hiss like bu##ery ! -- strange how close the names are Al cahol Al Capon Al Qaeda Al bert Steptoe --
If one didn't laugh one would cry !
SWEB Energy Elec prices up from 5-08 by 10.75%.
London Energy, Seeboard Energy and SWEB Energy to Raise Prices
29 Jul 2005
Why?
Wholesale gas prices for the coming winter - up 50 per cent since January.
Wholesale electricity prices up 50 per cent since January.
New EU emissions trading scheme to control Carbon Dioxide emissions adds an additional 12 per cent to energy costs (see note 1).
The combination of these factors means that London Energy, Seeboard Energy and SWEB Energy are increasing their gas and electricity prices from Friday August 5. For domestic customers the increases will be 10.7 per cent for electricity and 12 per cent for dual fuel gas and 15.5% for single fuel gas.
....................... The holding company 'EDF Energy' reported profits up 160% to £210m..
Someone taking the pizz? EDF Energy is French of course !
..British Airways, Europe's second-largest airline, raised its earnings guidance on Friday after reporting a 36 percent rise in first-quarter earnings profits, helped by growth in first and business class travel. The airline said it expected year revenues to be higher than previously forecast due to favorable exchange rates and increased fuel surcharges......
They have found the 'mother lode !' Fuel surcharges, EU pollution taxes etc etc oh and STICK 10% on top for services rendered .... Best way of making dosh .. A feather plucking frenzy as we, the Geese, cower before the threat of Al Qaeda or is it Al Capone, strangely afraid to Hiss like bu##ery ! -- strange how close the names are Al cahol Al Capon Al Qaeda Al bert Steptoe --
If one didn't laugh one would cry !