Friday, July 4, 2008 We are behind the truckies NZ Truckies will be blocking entry into NZ's cities today under protest to government road user charges. At the end of the day the extra charges have to be come from somewhere - and it is the consumer - us who will be effected. The government is raking in petrol tax - with each increase in litre - so does the coffers of the government grow. More can be read here and here Brent has left for work early to hopefully not get caught up in the protest that will cause huge delays - but we totally understand where the truckies are coming from! • Post A Comment! • Send to a Friend! Comments Friday, July 4, 2008 - a gallon? Posted by Anonymous gas/petrol as you call it is $4.05 per gallon/litre here. it must be more there where you are. we have to drive 50-60 miles per day, and it is tough.how does the math change from gallon to litre? • Permanent Link Saturday, July 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment Posted by Niki@ruralwritings And so will go countries around the world as oil prices continue to spiral upwards...and of course in the end the consumers will pay the price. It will change the way we all live, that's for sure. • Permanent Link Saturday, July 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment Posted by Schatzi Thanks for posting...it sure seems this increase in fuel and the taxes added are taking it's toll on lots of people....very sad. Connie • Permanent Link