Fair trade in oil would soon end traffic chaos

RECENTLY I asked a man with a keen interest in current affairs whether he detected a strong pro-Arab sentiment in this country.

He replied: “Yes, but you are missing the point; for ‘pro-Arab’ read ‘anti-American.’ ”

Because, if we are genuinely interested in the welfare of Arabs, we should make sure they are paid a fair price for their oil at source.

If the true price were paid it would result in a charge of £10 (sterling) per gallon at the pumps.

This would resolve our traffic mayhem and resultant pollution overnight and might even help the economy.

Each car bought means a large sum of money going out of the country while each car on the move, like a severed artery, means even more of a drain.

Pat Manton

45 Roches Buildings

Old Youghal Road

Cork

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