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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

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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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