Gas Prices.... Completely Outrageous!!! How Much Are They Where You Are???

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

ok, but someone please tell me if their Pound is worth twice as much as our dollar, how is that significantly different in terms of net cost? If they earn twice as much and pay twice as much then it looks like its about the same net cost between us. If I've missed something, please let me know.

I think the problem is that you're automatically assuming since the Euro/pound is stronger, then they must certainly earn more then we do. I really doubt that the pay ratio is the same in the UK as it is here. Plus, in one of the articles you posted it shows how terribly high the gas taxes are in the UK as opposed to here. Trust me, it's not even.