NOTICES on petrol pumps in France could soon be advising drivers to conserve fuel and think of the environment.
Finance Minister Thierry Breton said it would make people more aware that "energy is a rare commodity that must be preserved”.
Other measures he would like to see are learner drivers being taught how to drive more economically, notices on receipts advising on fuel use and the creation of a website that would allow people to compare prices between individual stations.
However, he said that such plans would need to go through parliament before they could be approved.
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So, the price of about $7.00 per gallon doesn't get that message across?
Posted by: Patrick R. Sullivanp | 24 May 2006 at 21:42
Hi Patrick
Many thanks for your comment.
But let's face it I don't think any country can lay claim to being better than another when it comes to fuel use.
I think it is more important that those countries who can make a difference do so now, and with that knowledge help others catch up.
Posted by: Craig McGinty | 25 May 2006 at 09:33