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Automobile Enthusiasts

Old Crank

(7,021 posts) Fri Mar 13, 2026, 07:35 AM Mar 13

Gas prices [View all]

Automobile users in the US are seeing gas price hikes. These are bothering the GOP since it was their boy who caused the rise in prices.
Krugman thinks that if Iran bottles up the Straight of Homan for an extended time period oil could easily go over $150 per barrel Even though the world is less dependent on oil.
This will hurt the US consumers more. Why?
New US car fleet (Including pickups and SUV) average 27.2 mpg. The entire base is getting 22 mpg.

The European average for all non totally electric is 42 mpg equivalent.

We could have been there. Instead this administration is scrapping the standards and the CA standards.

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Gas prices [View all] Old Crank Mar 13 OP

I don't get out much, but 50 mpg on my old Hondas is great! SheltieLover Mar 13 #1

That is pretty good Old Crank Mar 13 #5

Lucky you! SheltieLover Mar 13 #7

Gas taxes in Europe are a few dollars per gallon higher than ours MichMan Mar 13 #2

We were on holiday in France Old Crank Mar 13 #6

That is equivalent to $6.50 Euros or $7.41 USD per gallon MichMan Mar 13 #8

Yes. Old Crank Mar 13 #10

And despite the record release of gas supplies, they still keep jacking up the prices. GreenWave Mar 13 #3

That is correct. Old Crank Mar 13 #4

Thankful to own a Prius. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 13 #9