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Old 10-09-2011, 12:52 AM   #15 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
Perhaps the old method of collecting road related taxes needs to be revamped for modern times?
If I'm not mistaken, though, the UK and most of Europe collect far more in fuel taxes than is used to maintain the roads. The rest goes to general revenue - which is why prices are significantly higher than in the US.

PS: Where the price, at least around here, has dropped about$0.15/gal in the last few weeks. Had to put some in the pickup tonight, and it was $3.46, down from I think $3.59 or so last time I looked.
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