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gab13by13

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12. I'm not comparing taxes in the US

Reply to MichMan (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:46 AM

Dec 2025

with taxes in other countries, I understand. Such as Canada uses some of its gas taxes to pay for healthcare.

I'm just talking about the United States.

How do Pa. gas taxes compare with other states, yet gas stays firm at $3/gal here.

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More Proof That I Am Right About The Price Of Oil/Gasoline [View all] gab13by13 Dec 2025 OP

Also there are a lot more crisis speculators now than back in the day. marble falls Dec 2025 #1

Here's an interesting observation PJMcK Dec 2025 #2

Gas taxes are also significantly higher in Europe. MichMan Dec 2025 #5

Gas taxes are high in Pennsylvania. gab13by13 Dec 2025 #8

Not even comparible MichMan Dec 2025 #9

I'm not comparing taxes in the US gab13by13 Dec 2025 #12

The post I specifically replied to said "In Europe, gasoline is significantly more expensive." MichMan Dec 2025 #14

Monopolies multigraincracker Dec 2025 #3

He is giving away our tax dollars to big oil in subsidies. Emile Dec 2025 #4

Yes, that's what I am trying to say, thank you. gab13by13 Dec 2025 #7

The price of oil and gas is complex Botany Dec 2025 #6

At 69 years of age, last week was the very first time that I was dismayed at paying too little at the gas pump. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2025 #10

People are missing the point I am trying to make, gab13by13 Dec 2025 #13

Your assertion might be right. Igel Dec 2025 #15

Yep. dalton99a Dec 2025 #11

Not disagreeing, but more mathematical sentences for clarity would be nice. Tetrachloride Dec 2025 #16

Here just north of Houston it's $2.13 at some places. Igel Dec 2025 #17

2.79 in STL. 2.54 at SAM's in STL Pas-de-Calais Dec 2025 #18

It's complicated..... paleotn Dec 2025 #19

If that was the case, you would see a sharp decline in profits this year compared to previous years, but you don't MichMan Dec 2025 #20

Agree, disagree. hay rick Dec 2025 #21