From: JNugent on
Dr Zoidberg wrote:
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> "loopy livernose" <ifyouwanttoemailme(a)askfor.my.address> wrote in
> message news:yLWCn.988884$Dy7.175576(a)newsfe26.ams2...
>> could the lessening of people "speeding" be put down to the higher
>> price of petrol, and people trying to get better MPG as opposed to
>> getting somewhere in less time?
>
> Yes , absolutely.
> Average speeds dropped last time fuel prices peaked and the same is
> happening now.
>
>
>> I have even noticed the "white van man" is now slowing down a bit..
>>
>> there is a perception (it seems) that 56mph = best speed for economy
>> (disproved for many cars),
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> Here we go again - idiots claiming that 85 is more economical than 60

"Economical" presumably meaning "cheaper" - "more economical" in what terms?