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Manx Gas

They are going to put up the prices
But say we will hardly notice the cost
They plan to increase the standing charges 
But spread them out so we can’t see what we’ve lost

The standing charge it will increase
But the cost of the gas will go down
When the meter reader arrives
I guess he may start to frown

For people won’t be able to use any gas
They will struggle to pay the standing charge
Some will put on another blanket and jumper
And wish that they lived on a barge

It’s the old folks I feel sorry for
Their pension provisions hardly rise
It’s fuel or food – which should they choose
It really is cause for alarm

Manx Gas has the monopoly
There is no other provider we can choose
Folks may consider switching to oil heating
Then Manx Gas are going to lose

Suppliers need to look after their customers
Without them they may go bust
So use your voice – we have a choice
Vote with your feet find someone you trust

13th October 2015

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Lindsay Laurie October 16, 2015 at 7:02 PM G'day Jan... same down here. Gas and electricity prices have gone through the roof since privatisation - Lindsay Jan Allison October 17, 2015 at 2:15 AM Shame isn't it:-( hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus October 16, 2015 at 10:50 AM The heating problem effects everybody, especially those who are always having to make ends meet. Cost of living goes up, but wage/pension increases are not enough to make up for it. Do not abandon your water bottles...they are reliable and reasonable! Hugs // paul Jan Allison October 16, 2015 at 11:21 AM I have a wheat pillow constantly heated Paul and a blanket - at least I am able to move about but sadly some are stuck in a couple of rooms and they have to have the heating on no matter what- such a sad state of affairs :-( hugs jan xx

CayCay Godwin October 14, 2015 at 6:10 PM This needed to be written - I have a feeling you got this one straight from the news, a great source for emotion. Well-written and the theme is, oh, so true. I enjoyed the read, Jan ... CayCay CayCay Godwin October 20, 2015 at 12:58 PM How exciting - you made an impact. I don't know how you pulled that off, but I am impressed and delighted that such words were broadcasted. What exciting news! CayCay Jan Allison October 14, 2015 at 6:11 PM Yes I wrote it last week and had it read on the radio:-) hugs jan xx

Thomas Martin October 14, 2015 at 12:38 PM Lovely, tone! like the sardonic at times tone too! Worthy topic. Jan Allison October 14, 2015 at 12:58 PM Thanks Thomas:-) hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 14, 2015 at 5:36 AM Powerful writing Jan to this sad situation that is so common nowadays.... ~Olive Eloisa Jan Allison October 14, 2015 at 5:38 AM It is Olive:-( hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez October 14, 2015 at 5:19 AM Much as I do not support communism, it is situations like these that gave rise to such ideologies...this monopoly. Good way airing your thoughts, Jan! hugs! Jan Allison October 14, 2015 at 5:38 AM Thanks Kim:-) I guess its the downfall of living on an Island ... but I love it here!:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor October 14, 2015 at 3:56 AM Jan this is a problem for a lot of good folks. We always shop around for fuel. This year we have been lucky but how long will it last. Love your write. Jan Allison October 14, 2015 at 4:03 AM We simply don't have a choice Michael - thankfully the house we purchased has oil heating - we learned that lesson quickly when we started getting the gas bills in our rented accommodation:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper October 13, 2015 at 9:02 PM Great write ! The price for every thing is going up and it make it so hard even for the young. Jan Allison October 14, 2015 at 3:35 AM Heat or eat for the elderly is such a dilemma - we cut down on our consumption for our gas bill 19 years ago when we were in rented accommodation - I was so shocked when we received the first bill as it was during the summer months - thank goodness we moved out before winter set in!:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith October 13, 2015 at 3:52 PM Put on that thermal vest. Pricess never go down. Jan Allison October 13, 2015 at 3:59 PM LOL but seriously I put it on 2 days ago Tim! its getting autumnal here and I hate to be cold:-)

Andrea Dietrich October 13, 2015 at 3:49 PM I never heard of this . Guess our systems and names for companies are so different but one thing is true for us all. These greedy companies ALL suck!!! good one, Jan Jan Allison October 13, 2015 at 3:58 PM We only have one supplier Andrea there is no competition so people have to pay the prices they charge:-( hugs jan xx