John Oram's photos with the keyword: ASDA Fareham

The ravages of coronavirus were felt across the world and impacted everyone directly or indirectly. One unexpected development which would be variously welcomed or rued according to affiliation was a dramatic slump in oil prices and, subsequently, prices at the pumps. On 25 March 2020 , I recorded a similar view of ASDA Fareham after a 12p/litre reduction on petrol prices. Not two months later, a further reduction of 3p took prices below the psychologically important £1 mark. This coincided with the early part of easing of some of the restrictions we had all faced and the forecourt, although quiet for a Friday, was busier than it had been on most days in recent weeks. 200_3_P1120571C

As at least one oil producing country encouraged over-supply, the consequences manifested in the middle of the coronavirus crisis in a 12p/litre reduction in prices at supermarket pumps. I do not recall such a large single adjustment up or down. There is a degree of irony in this development as private vehicle traffic is significantly down and many people have to refuel only infrequently. TZ70_P1020130CE