Accessible fuel supplies

[iaaems]

Here in Norfolk we once had two garages/filling stations, in our little village. One of those has disappeared completely and the land now has houses on it. Just recently the other one has had its pumps shut down and the proprietor is not saying anything. He still services vehicles and sells them however. If he has decided that it is not financially worthwhile to continue with the fuel side of the business then we will be faced with a round trip well into double figures for a Tesco run or slightly less for a non Tesco run but more expensive fuel.
The decline of the filling station is closely coupled with the decline of the local pub. Both handle liquids and both have to deal with large organisations as suppliers. And as you might guess the government are in there as well with their taxes. What it amounts to is a very small return for a lot of effort. As a proprietor there are a lot of people on your back who are in a position to make life somewhat unpleasant most of the time.
So, fewer outlets mean more control of the distribution and pricing. This will mean more control over what you spend your money on and the quality of your life. Oil companies working in association with the government? More profits, more tax revenue? Surely not!!!?