sci.energy

Alex Terrell wrote:

> On 23 May, 06:00, Dan Bloomquist wrote:
>> Nomen Nescio wrote:
>> > X-No-Archive: yes
>> > Michael Rippie wrote:
>>
>> >>As of yesterday, gas prices are the highest in . history-we just
>> >>passed the 1981 record, even adjusted for Prices could
>> >>reach $ per gallon, just in time to crimp summer vacation plans.
>>
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>> > Good. The way I figure it, the *best* thing that could happen is
>> > for gasoline prices to skyrocket to $6, $8, or even $10 a gallon,
>> > and stay there--or go higher still--at least until the election.
>>
>> Idiot.
>
> Why? $8 per gallon has worked OK in Europe. Cars here are much more
> efficient, and better built (including the Fords and Opels), and the
> car companies are more profitable than the US ones.

I just read an article that claims 78% tax on gasoline in UK.
Outrageous!
You are badly mislead.
Eric