Gas Prices: A Comparison

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Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: RCN

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: RCN

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: jagec

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Therefore, all of you people complaining about the price of gas in <insert country here> and then saying how well we have it in America can please be quiet. Just because our government doesn't rape us at the pump doesn't mean we have anything to "feel thankful for". In fact, I pity you.

I pity you because you constantly feel the need to downplay our complaints about gas prices here. So what, you're paying $6.00/gal, is that our fault? Look how good you could have it if you didn't love bending over and taking it every time you fill up your tank. Pre-tax gas over in Europe is much lower than what it is over in America, and what do you get for all of those taxes? Sub-par socialized medicine? Is that worth it? Oh well, whatever helps you sleep at night knowing you're being taken.

Anyone who wishes to dispute these numbers can take it up with the United States Department of Energy

Not only that, most of the Countries are the size of Rhode Island and they don't travel far so they don't spend a lot in gas anyway.

I know that comment about being the size of Rhode Island is a joke, but in that case what's the point of the ultra expensive gasoline?

It makes money so they can pay for their extensive social programs, and it encourages people to take the train, which is actually a feasible alternative in Europe, unlike in the US.

That's true, it discourages people from driving, but you're right, it's nearly impossible here. We're too spread out and the local transportation systems only run so far. Then you have AMTRAK, which is a total joke.

Hello, your Northern neighbor export fuel to you and the price is significantly higher (roughly $3.14-4.00 USD for 87 octane) in a country with sparse population that spread over a greater area.

<-- local price for 87 octane is $3.76 USD

Hello.....what do you think your point is? Is it that Canada has the second largest oil reserves? Is it that you get fvcked even though you do?

What is your average commute to work?

Population density maps:
Canada
United States

Just in case it was that you are more "spread out".............

IMHO, average commute time/distance is about the same as the US. Greater Ontario, Vancouver is about an hour or more, however smaller comunities require less distant/time which reflect similarity in the US.

It mean that over all the US still has it better than most countries.

I fail to see your original point:

"your Northern neighbor export fuel to you and the price is significantly higher (roughly $3.14-4.00 USD for 87 octane) in a country with sparse population that spread over a greater area"

Please explain it......

Sorry, I try to say that the US is better off than most other countries. Canada export oil/gas to the US at a low price so the US population can enjoy a lower gas price than the rest of the world & Canada.

Except gas in the US is more expensive than other countries. Our taxes on that gas is cheaper.