akshayxyz Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 no I don't know' date=' why its cheaper?[/quote'] they have been getting it cheaper. :dontknow:
ganeshran Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 India doesn't have much oil of its own, so not sure how purchasing power has anything to do with the whole game. I mean, if we are importing all of it, we will be dealing in dollars. Keeping the PPP issue aside, I would guess it is a combination of lower taxation on imported oil, and more local production (which is heavily subsidised) that keeps it low. I meant the purchasing power of the currency makes the difference of petrol costs between India and USA even higher than it is, only for the end consumer. The petrol in USA is 40 rupees per litre currently. Even if it was Rs 70 rupee per liter like it is in India ($1.3), it would still work out to be cheaper because of PPP
ganeshran Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 I am thinking of buying a cycle.. no petrol costs
akshayxyz Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 I am thinking of buying a cycle.. no petrol costs even I have been thinking of the same for quite some time.. guess it is time to workout the cost/benefit analysis.
Malcolm Merlyn Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Abhi full tank kara ke aaya...........this SUX:wall:
Malcolm Merlyn Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 This is damn sad. :(( :(( Recently bought an automatic :(( :girlcry: :cry_smile: Its a diesel right?
punjabi_khota Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Petrol :(( :yay: Hail Uhhmmmmerica :yay: 3$ mein 4 litre :yay:
ganeshran Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 even I have been thinking of the same for quite some time.. guess it is time to workout the cost/benefit analysis. If you drive x kms a month and bike's mileage is y kmpl then the savings would be (75x / y) + Monthly maintenance of bike - monthly maintenance of cycle. If we stay close enough to office to cycle to and fro, then it gives good cost savings plus the benefit of better health as well. Cons are when it is too sunny, you might get sweaty by the time you reach office and the lack of safety because of rash driving by others.
Malcolm Merlyn Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Petrol :(( U kidding me? U bought a Vento a VW and that also petrol.........VW make the best diesel AFAIK
Mariyam Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 U kidding me? U bought a Vento a VW and that also petrol.........VW make the best diesel AFAIK They don't have AT in diesel. :dontknow: If we stay close enough to office to cycle to and fro, then it gives good cost savings plus the benefit of better health as well. Cons are when it is too sunny, you might get sweaty by the time you reach office and the lack of safety because of rash driving by others. I'm not sure where but I remember reading that in one of the Vietnamese cities, there is a law that states that if your office is within 7 km radius of your place of residence, you cannot drive to work. You either cycle or use public transport. It worked well for them. They've saved on a lot of petrol costs. I'm sure the local and foreign auto manufacturers mustn't be too happy.
Malcolm Merlyn Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 @mariyam Oh yes they dont make diesel AT................badluck YAm
Stuge Posted September 15, 2011 Author Posted September 15, 2011 @mariyam : congrats :) Dude to rise in fuel prices .we thinking of getting diesal vento now .
Ram Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 This is madness. How can a family of 4 that has a combined monthly income of 15,000-20,000 rupees, pay 65-70 rupees for a litre of petrol?
akshayxyz Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 If you drive x kms a month and bike's mileage is y kmpl then the savings would be (75x / y) + Monthly maintenance of bike - monthly maintenance of cycle. If we stay close enough to office to cycle to and fro, then it gives good cost savings plus the benefit of better health as well. Cons are when it is too sunny, you might get sweaty by the time you reach office and the lack of safety because of rash driving by others. my equations are not as simple.. anyway, time to formulate mine.
akshayxyz Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 They don't have AT in diesel. :dontknow: I'm not sure where but I remember reading that in one of the Vietnamese cities, there is a law that states that if your office is within 7 km radius of your place of residence, you cannot drive to work. You either cycle or use public transport. It worked well for them. They've saved on a lot of petrol costs. I'm sure the local and foreign auto manufacturers mustn't be too happy. I would love to have some such rule implemented in Bangalore.. But given the traffic conditions here, it might as well contribute to the mortality rate.
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