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MichMan

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8. That is equivalent to $6.50 Euros or $7.41 USD per gallon

Reply to Old Crank (Reply #6)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 05:18 PM

Mar 2026

My point is that if we taxed fuels accordingly so the costs in the US were similar, people would be way more interested in buying fuel efficient vehicles. Since fuel here costs half of what they are paying in Europe, not surprised that people choose to drive what they do.

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Gas prices [View all] Old Crank Mar 2026 OP

I don't get out much, but 50 mpg on my old Hondas is great! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #1

That is pretty good Old Crank Mar 2026 #5

Lucky you! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #7

Gas taxes in Europe are a few dollars per gallon higher than ours MichMan Mar 2026 #2

We were on holiday in France Old Crank Mar 2026 #6

That is equivalent to $6.50 Euros or $7.41 USD per gallon MichMan Mar 2026 #8

Yes. Old Crank Mar 2026 #10

And despite the record release of gas supplies, they still keep jacking up the prices. GreenWave Mar 2026 #3

That is correct. Old Crank Mar 2026 #4

Thankful to own a Prius. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2026 #9