Mr Bloke Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yes I know the difference.... Doesn't the wholesale price have a bearing on the retail? That's the reason they come up with for price hikes.. If they are all buying at the same price then wouldn't you expect the retail prices to be nearer to each other than they are? I'm not sure this logic follows... a company will charge whatever it thinks it can get away with - you know that. Obviously the wholesale price has a bearing on the retail price but without knowing the markup made by every energy company how can you say that suspected wholesale gas price fixing can or cannot be identified by the retail price? If you misread the thread title that's fine, but don't dig a bigger hole for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm not sure this logic follows... a company will charge whatever it thinks it can get away with - you know that. Obviously the wholesale price has a bearing on the retail price but without knowing the markup made by every energy company how can you say that suspected wholesale gas price fixing can or cannot be identified by the retail price? If you misread the thread title that's fine, but don't dig a bigger hole for yourself. You don't have to get your knickers in a twist...I'm not in a hole at all...I didn't say what you've attributed to me..I asked Pete a question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well yes you have a point! Do you not believe the report then? I believe someone has made an accusation..I don't have the evidence to say whether it's true or not...there's no point going off the deep end until it's proven..all my opinion of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 You don't have to get your knickers in a twist...I'm not in a hole at all...I didn't say what you've attributed to me..I asked Pete a question.. ... and I've just asked you a question that you seem to have ignored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 ... and I've just asked you a question that you seem to have ignored! What was that then..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 You don't have to get your knickers in a twist...I'm not in a hole at all...I didn't say what you've attributed to me..I asked Pete a question.. To me, it seems they operate as a cartel, as do the oil companies and I suspect a lot of other privatised companies. It's such an easy thing to do, and always happens behind closed doors. Yes I know I'm a bit of a cynic. But the fiasco with banks, and others has a habit of making you suspicious. This latest 'libor-like' thing with wholesale gas prices is just another episode in a pretty corrupt country we live in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 What was that then..? I think you've just proved my point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I believe someone has made an accusation..I don't have the evidence to say whether it's true or not...there's no point going off the deep end until it's proven..all my opinion of course.. My first post did qualify it somewhat "If proved true" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I think you've just proved my point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My first post did qualify it somewhat "If proved true" I was replying to your post #9 Pete... Are you actually asking me "Is it true if it's proved to be true?" If it is true then,no,I won't be surprised.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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