The real issue I have is with the Stornoway Retailers who took no action and all we heard, through the Lewis grapevine (that would be the sour grapevine!) from any of them, was disgruntlement at the actions taken by Gordon. They were deafening in their silence (the leader of CNES in particular), and too slow and to late to respond to ever get my custom back.

That is not to say that FFS, and others are to be praised for the work they have done in putting the spotlight fairly and squarely on Scottish Fuels, and also for their representations on our behalf to both the OFT and the Treasury.

I fully agree with you that it is long overdue for some moves to be made in the South, and it is something that our elected representatives got their fingers out and investigated thoroughly and rapidly.

People’s efforts should now be aimed at ensuring that the rest of the islands also receive fair fuel prices, not squabbling about petty politics. So why don’t all of you start putting real pressure onto your favourite politician/political party to get some action is this regard? Also, why don’t our local political patrties start co-operating on this matter, for the good of the people?

Meanwhile, as many people with cars travel into Stornoway, then make the effort to travel the few extra miles to Back to fill up. This way we can demonstrate to all involved that people power can be a power to deal with.

Further to the people power aspect, I hope we all remember, at the next Comhairle elections, those who stood up for, and spoke out on behalf of the people in this matter; and remember those that said nothing.

Even when presented with the evidence the MP and MSP are still only superficially involved in advocating action against Scottish Fuels.

Is it just petty jealousy against FFS? Party before constituents?