Quote Originally Posted by Sir_Russell View Post
Most of Europe has high gas prices because of the taxes they charge on the gas. Problem is that the tax pays for a lot of things that we pay other taxes for. Once the systems are understood there really isn't that much difference.
that is absolutely true.
our taxes pays for health care for all for example but the difference is quite substantial in any case.
The taxes on gas is probably what makes our cars much smaller in size and with much less fuel consuming engines also
still
3 vs 7.40 is quite a large difference.

we pay 6.40 Swedish Kronor for one US dollar and the gas was last night at 12.30kr/ litre
one gallon is 3.854 litres.