The petrol crisis is not going to go away - as witnessed by recent activities.

It appears to be on the political and public agenda for at least the next two months.

So, how can the Net help you get mileage on this issue?

The first place to start is news sites.

Depending on which side of the pumps you stand, there is a variety of sites dedicated to the issue - more against than for.

For information on the situation and lots of links visit www.petrolbusters.com, www.boycott-the-pumps.com and www.fuelprotest.com.

Petrolbusters' strength is its maps and fuel availability information.

Boycott-the-pumps has lots of campaign options.

The last one -fuelprotest - was set up '98 and features a countdown to the next proposed action (45 days and counting).

If you want an action-oriented site try www.lowerfueltax.co.uk for a host of things to do.

There is a pre-written email message and links to key politician's email addresses.

There's a petition to sign, live chat and a place to register your opinion.

An organisation called Clubpetrol.com has just launched a discount petrol purchasing web sit.

Read all the details carefully.

The Government has www.fuelinfo.gov.uk or www.number-10.gov.uk.

Interestingly, the OPEC site wasn't available.

this is site of the week: Why not set up one of your own? We have a free, build-your-own web site service called CommuniGate for non-profit groups, organisations and clubs.

We host and help, you build and manage.

The link is on the front page of www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk.

If you have questions contact Kate Harrison, Web Editor, 01539 720555.