Need help from a UK member

**White95Max** · 09-13-2005, 08:02 PM

I`m doing a group project comparing the automotive industry of Europe to the U.S.

I`ve got a couple questions for you guys...

What`s the price of gas currently at? And is that price for diesel or regular gasoline?

Do the European auto manufacturers have a workforce that is comprised of union workers like we have in the U.S. factories?

**Richt** · 09-14-2005, 12:23 AM

Current fuel prices are mad at the moment.

Regional prices vary and it pays to shop arround.

Unleaded 92.9 - 93.9 pence a litre at the moment.

Super Unleaded 97.9 - 102.9 pence per litre

Derv (not 100% sure on this as I dont use it) 99 pence per litre

**Tacidblue** · 09-14-2005, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by White95Max

Do the European auto manufacturers have a workforce that is comprised of union workers like we have in the U.S. factories?

Yes. Not as "strong" as they used to be but still there.

Cheers

**imported_pugoman** · 09-14-2005, 03:41 AM

I`m a diesel user... in my area it currently ranges from 95p to 99p per litre.

One filling station in my area is selling regular unleaded petrol at Ã‚£1.04p per litre!

**Richt** · 09-14-2005, 03:49 AM

Originally Posted by pugoman

One filling station in my area is selling regular unleaded petrol at Ã‚£1.04p per litre!

Ouch, I hated paying 102.9 for the Super the Clio needed on Sunday!

**White95Max** · 09-14-2005, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by pugoman

I`m a diesel user... in my area it currently ranges from 95p to 99p per litre.

One filling station in my area is selling regular unleaded petrol at Ã‚£1.04p per litre!

Ã‚£1.04p - what does this mean?

How many pence are in one pound? Or is it pence to one euro?

**Richt** · 09-14-2005, 05:52 AM

100 Pence = 1 Pound

**Tacidblue** · 09-14-2005, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by White95Max

Ã‚£1.04p - what does this mean?

How many pence are in one pound? Or is it pence to one euro?

We are not part of the Euro currency system. Thank God!

**imported_pugoman** · 09-14-2005, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by White95Max

Ã‚£1.04p - what does this mean?

1 pound and 4 pence.

I`ll make it simple for ya... $1.82 per litre!

**AndyC_1** · 09-14-2005, 09:09 AM

Cost of fuel - how topical!

I paid Ã‚£1.04/litre for diesel Monday - didn`t realise it was the BP "Super" diesel pump....

As for Union input, the UK itself has little or no major input into the manufacturing scene, esp now that Rover has gone. Most of our manufacturing plants are foreign vehicles but there are a lot of factories (Honda, Toyota, Peugeot etc.) employing a lot of people so union involvement there would nbe pretty high.

**Lowejackson** · 09-14-2005, 11:26 AM

The power of the Unions has diminished in the last 25 years. For example, the largest Union in the UK represents Public Sector workers such as Teachers, Local Government workers etc.

Although Unions are still strong in the manufacturing sector, their power base has reduced as have their approach to the `employers`. Partnership working is often the basis for a lot of collective agreements. My knowledge of American Unions is poor but it seems there are a number of differences in the way they developed not least the impact of UK legislation.

**imported_NeilScarrott** · 09-14-2005, 11:27 AM

Also worth noting that a US gallon is different to a UK gallon.

1 UK Gallon = 4.54 litres

1 US Gallon = 3.78 litres

Unleaded Petrol here is 90.9p per litre with Diesel at 94.9p per litre

**White95Max** · 09-14-2005, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by pugoman

1 pound and 4 pence.

I`ll make it simple for ya... $1.82 per litre!

Thank you!

**White95Max** · 09-14-2005, 11:37 AM

Are large pickup trucks pretty uncommon in Europe as well as the UK?

**Brazo** · 09-14-2005, 01:38 PM

^^Yes you rarely see large SUVs or pick up trucks. Don`t get me wrong they are about but the average sized `normal` car engine has to be the 1.6L 4 pot.