The government has had a massive tax windfall thanks to spiraling oil prices, yet they are still adding duty at an alarming rate, which is then taxed again when the VAT is added.
I have a theory about the current financial crisis.
Labour are almost certain to lose the next election so they are screwing the country royally in an attempt to make it impossible for the Tories to fix in one term. Labour then get re-elected and carry on lining their pockets. If they win then we clearly deserve to be screwed.