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MichMan

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2. Gas taxes in Europe are a few dollars per gallon higher than ours

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:28 AM

Mar 13

Had we done that people would be much more interested in buying fuel efficient and EV, however there is no political will here in the US to raise gas taxes by $3 or more per gallon like they have in Europe.

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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