VOG 2005 New Thread

gas price increases : uk (see earlier posts in The Telegraph), and Canada too:

"Natural gas bills soaring and set to go higher
Last Updated Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:53:56 EST
CBC News
Millions of Canadians who heat their homes with natural gas are being hit by a severe case of sticker shock when they open their gas bills.

In Ontario, gas companies are telling their customers to brace for annual increases of $250 to $300 to reflect the higher cost of the commodity. The new prices go into effect Jan. 1. "