it's called gouging mate ....driven by the cost of petrol , diesel and general transport and manufacturing costs ....the big boys at the top are cleaning up in the billions.
Foxtel/Sky frequently try this one on , i just log in to "my fox" and press terminate service and within the hour some Saffer or Phillipino person is on the blower offering me discounted service for the next 6 months.....outstanding service..:lolol:
that is 30% of pretty unjustifiable extras ....i guess it's a case of if you want it you're going to have to pay for it.
it is interesting to note that in these testing times the supermarket chains , oils and gas companies and the banks are still raking in very vice profits , they are here...