Gas prices around the world
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Puerto Rico is a territory, so they're probably not paying state, or maybe even federal, taxes on it.
Don't know why Canada is not on list. ??
$3.75 equivalent USD/gallon ($1.14/L)
$3.75 equivalent USD/gallon ($1.14/L)
I wish there was a site that broke down the price per gallon, like this:
gas: $x.xx
federal tax: $x.xx
state tax: $x.xx
local tax: $x.xx
enviro fees: $x.xx
etc., etc.
Once everybody saw how much the frickin gov't makes on every gallon, they might just question their "Big oil is the devil" thinking.
gas: $x.xx
federal tax: $x.xx
state tax: $x.xx
local tax: $x.xx
enviro fees: $x.xx
etc., etc.
Once everybody saw how much the frickin gov't makes on every gallon, they might just question their "Big oil is the devil" thinking.
Wayne, here's the breakdown in Vancouver year 2004. For $1/liter gas (it's currently $1.14):
gas: $.63
Fed tax: $.10
Prov tax: $.145
Transit levy: $.06
Goods and services tax(GST): $.065
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/pubs/sbq/sbq04q1.pdf
gas: $.63
Fed tax: $.10
Prov tax: $.145
Transit levy: $.06
Goods and services tax(GST): $.065
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/pubs/sbq/sbq04q1.pdf
^ See what I mean, the taxes, which total $.37, add up to 59% of the actual price of the gas it's self. ($.63 x 59% = $.37), or 37% of the total price per liter.
Shannow, we also have the convenient account method of the "tax on a tax." The $.065/L GST includes GST on gas of $.044 and GST on tax $.021.
How's transit in Lithgow ... or in Sydney?
How's transit in Lithgow ... or in Sydney?
Here's a comparison of few countries.
http://www.fin.gc.ca/toce/2005/gas_tax-e.html
Note: Price is Canadian dollars per liter.
I think the above is designed to make us Canucks feel a bit better about our "cheap" tax rates!
http://www.fin.gc.ca/toce/2005/gas_tax-e.html
Note: Price is Canadian dollars per liter.
I think the above is designed to make us Canucks feel a bit better about our "cheap" tax rates!
That list is dated March 2005. Add about a $1 per gallon to each of those prices.
According to this
pdf
from the API, gas taxes are 46 cents per gallon.
That is probably an average, because each state (and some counties, too) has tax rates they add on top of the Federal.
State data (2002)
from the API, gas taxes are 46 cents per gallon.
That is probably an average, because each state (and some counties, too) has tax rates they add on top of the Federal.
State data (2002)
Problem is that the govt. must get their revenue somewhere. The tax pays for roads, bridges, maintenance, etc.
Yea, I love when everyone wants to see the taxes go away..So prices go down, demand goes up, price goes back up and the government has to borrow money to finance roads, etc. So in the long run removing tax is a lose-lose situation. At least the people who use the roads pay for them.
If it wasn't such a serious situation it would be laughable to watch the ongoing comedy.
US$4.28 per U.S gallon for 100 RON.
Taxes on gasoline for road maintenance and repair would be great if the roads were always kept smooth and in pristine condition, but they're not.
Unless you live in Washington and billions of dollars are instead spent on useless monorails and light rail projects...
I'd have no problem with gas taxes IF they were only spent on roads. Our government uses the proceeds for social engineering to try to force us out of our cars.
The really low prices on the list are probably official prices, but I bet you could not actually get any at that price, unless you are the crown prince himself.
Have no fear-the Government is going to solve the Gasoline problem:
"A vote is possible as early as this week on the Senate GOP approach, which calls for $100 rebate checks for taxpayers to cushion the impact of higher gasoline prices."
To keep this non political.."Democrats seemed caught off guard by the GOP maneuvering, but a spokesman said they would have a plan of their own."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060427/ap_on_go_co/oil_taxes
"A vote is possible as early as this week on the Senate GOP approach, which calls for $100 rebate checks for taxpayers to cushion the impact of higher gasoline prices."
To keep this non political.."Democrats seemed caught off guard by the GOP maneuvering, but a spokesman said they would have a plan of their own."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060427/ap_on_go_co/oil_taxes
Yeah after 50 tank fulls later, the $100 rebate check should be a real parachute.
I was wondering what the exaust of a car running on E100 would smell like. I imagine like a open bottle of rubbing alcohol. Oh well, no use in thinking about it, since I will never get the chance to experience that in my lifetime anyway.
I was wondering what the exaust of a car running on E100 would smell like. I imagine like a open bottle of rubbing alcohol. Oh well, no use in thinking about it, since I will never get the chance to experience that in my lifetime anyway.
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