How would that work, most of the price at the pump is either the cost of the fuel (N. America) or in tax/duty (Europe). For example in the UK, 85% of the price (US$7.75 per gallon) is either VAT or duty. The retailer takes very little in profit at the pumps, hence self-service.
Plus, we need high duty on fuel to persuade people to out of their cars and onto buses/trains.
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how about ad-based gas prices??? the longer you watch, the more of a discount you get. ay google?
How would that work, most of the price at the pump is either the cost of the fuel (N. America) or in tax/duty (Europe). For example in the UK, 85% of the price (US$7.75 per gallon) is either VAT or duty. The retailer takes very little in profit at the pumps, hence self-service.
Plus, we need high duty on fuel to persuade people to out of their cars and onto buses/trains.