Tayspiderx 3rd Gear June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 Pump prices: More effective options needed, other than Case Published on Jun 5, 2012 IT WOULD appear that even the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) is unable to make any meaningful headway with the petrol companies in its calls for greater transparency in pricing their retail products ('No drop in pump prices: Case seeking explanation from oil firms'; last Thursday). Its approaches to the oil companies continue to be ignored. So what else can consumers do? I recall reading that one strategy to bring down pump prices is to organise a consumers' boycott of the biggest petrol retailer in the market, to force it to lower its prices to win back customers. If this succeeds, it was argued, the retailer's competitors will feel the pressure to lower their prices as well, to retain their market share. With pump prices down, transportation costs will be reduced and so will the cost of living, to some extent; all of which benefits the public. Would any organisation, such as Case, the Automobile Association of Singapore or the labour movement, consider mounting such a drastic and massive undertaking? Young Pak Nang ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quekahwhye Clutched June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 4455688[/url]'] Pump prices: More effective options needed, other than Case Published on Jun 5, 2012 IT WOULD appear that even the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) is unable to make any meaningful headway with the petrol companies in its calls for greater transparency in pricing their retail products ('No drop in pump prices: Case seeking explanation from oil firms'; last Thursday). Its approaches to the oil companies continue to be ignored. So what else can consumers do? I recall reading that one strategy to bring down pump prices is to organise a consumers' boycott of the biggest petrol retailer in the market, to force it to lower its prices to win back customers. If this succeeds, it was argued, the retailer's competitors will feel the pressure to lower their prices as well, to retain their market share. With pump prices down, transportation costs will be reduced and so will the cost of living, to some extent; all of which benefits the public. Would any organisation, such as Case, the Automobile Association of Singapore or the labour movement, consider mounting such a drastic and massive undertaking? Young Pak Nang Would never happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 boycott caltex lo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 boycott caltex lo No should be shell.they are always the first to up price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 NoCase lar! i oredy boycott them so long! i wouldnt even buy Newpaper from them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 What nationality is the name 'Young Pak Nang' from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theobserver 2nd Gear June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 I thought SPC was supposed to keep the prices of the other companies in check. Apparently they failed big time, and decided to join the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 I thought SPC was supposed to keep the prices of the other companies in check. Apparently they failed big time, and decided to join the rest. SPC is now own by China. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picanto 3rd Gear June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 3/4 rule changed to 1/2 tank rule. this would force them to change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 3/4 rule changed to 1/2 tank rule. this would force them to change The aim of this ruling is to protect these companies not it's citizens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingarm 1st Gear June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 Boycott all long time ago.... Dont mind going jb 2x aweek to pump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 The aim of this ruling is to protect these companies not it's citizens + petrol tax..........not forgetting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 SPC Ron98 is cheaper than the rest. But then hor.....did the drivers all flock to SPC to pump 98? Apparently NOT. So you see......it's not selling cheaper means more driver will go to the cheaper brand. Singaporeans actually don't care! That is why petrol company don't need to worry about price competition at all. How many people here really pump SPC 98 because it's cheaper and worth it? I am sure not many. Some still believe in vpower and little Caltex men cleaning their valves, rather than PRC SPC fuel. Angmoh still tua Kia when it comes to fuel branding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 + petrol tax..........not forgetting ya..ya. If not how to give themselves huge yr end bonus! Thanks for the headup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 So the conclusion is no drop in price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 SPC Ron98 is cheaper than the rest. But then hor.....did the drivers all flock to SPC to pump 98? Apparently NOT. So you see......it's not selling cheaper means more driver will go to the cheaper brand. Singaporeans actually don't care! That is why petrol company don't need to worry about price competition at all. How many people here really pump SPC 98 because it's cheaper and worth it? I am sure not many. Some still believe in vpower and little Caltex men cleaning their valves, rather than PRC SPC fuel. Angmoh still tua Kia when it comes to fuel branding. agreed..marketing still play an important part in shaping consumers' perception Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 CASE should change name to Wayang Empty Action King. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamtaroo Neutral Newbie June 5, 2012 Share June 5, 2012 duh it is all to squeeze the peasants .. case, thats just for show ... from singtel to starhub, smrt to sbs comfort, hdb, foreign trash, coe, ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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