Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > quids - yes of course, but I think the > conversation is more about things which have risen > at above the inflation rate (or at least seem to > have done). Fuel, transportation, and London > property all being good examples. Going beyond inflation rate means there are some extra hands involved that exploits the opportunity. This happens when people take unnecessary benefits and the food chain goes on. The market forces also sometimes gather up to enjoy the joint benefits of the unawareness of consumers