Gas Problem

[Tortuga]

Cept that gas prices are based on an international level. Iraq sells gas to everyone at around the same price. So no matter how much we use, as long as the world needs gas, it will be sold to us at the same price. U assume that the US is special and gas is sold to us at a different price then most other countries, which is untrue.

[50 BMG]

Do some research on how gas is taxed in the UK then you will realize why the prices are higher.

In addition to the amount of cars that run on gas in Europe...

I would gladly take the choice to either get 95 or 100 octane at the pump (like in the UK) over here with Katrina era prices.

Gas prices are based per barrel at an international, not national level. CU assume that the US is special and gas is sold to us at a different price then most other countries, which is untrue.

Then why is gas 35 cents a gallon in Iraq?

[Jacostang]

Yep and about $.80 a gallon in Taxes That we forgot!!! State, county, Freeway, Light rail.....The list goes on and on.... Without all the taxes on gas it would be around a buck a gallon.

[Tortuga]

Taxes have nothing to do with the idea that immigrants make our gas prices higher through driving. I'm not arguing gas prices. I'm arguing the original point. I don't care enough past that. Gas prices are gas prices. If I gave a shit I woulda kept my Civic or would at least let up on the gas. Then I might actually be getting more than 12 mpg.

Also, Iraq is gonna have lower gas prices. It's Iraq that's making the gas. Not sure exactly how I was supposed to reply to this James.

[ASUSMC]

Taxes have nothing to do with the idea that immigrants make our gas prices higher through driving

Through driving no but MY taxes are what is paying for their medical care... I wouldn't mind so much if they were paying for my medical care too but I have to pay extra money each month for my insurance where as they pay no taxes towards it and still receive it.

IM flame suit on...

[Tortuga]

Through driving no but MY taxes are what is paying for their medical care... I wouldn't mind so much if they were paying for my medical care too but I have to pay extra money each month for my insurance where as they pay no taxes towards it and still receive it.

IM flame suit on...

That wasn't hte point so STFU. JK


I still love u tho Jeffy Poo. You won't get IM flamed from me on this. Lol.

[BurnTire]

If this country went to a consumption type tax system I feel things would be better. The more you spend the more tax you pay in tax. That would eliminate the under the table work problem.

[Jacostang]

The taxpayers are the ones taking the hit in everything. 51% Of the population paying for 100% Thats Bullsyte but its true!!!!

[Chris B.]

The taxpayers are the ones taking the hit in everything. 51% Of the population paying for 100% Thats Bullsyte but its true!!!!

Amen to that!!!

[Torchmach]

hmmmmmm ok Supply and demand. If we have more people here needing gas they will charge us more, if we get rid of illegal aliens our supply will last longer and demand wont be as much.

Has anyone else notaced that people who may, or may not, be illegal aliens, are driving around 3 or 4 in a small economy sedan, while you have people in Scottsdale driving around (one person), in a large gas guzzling SUV (usally well over the speed limit)? Who is wasting resources now????

If you really want to help stretch fuel resources you need to get people to change their driving habits, and what they drive.