Do people realise that they pay more than £3 per gallon of fuel in Tax ?

Question

It is so expensive mostly due to the tax - according to the AA the figures for this month are:

Unleaded 95 Octane - is 62% TAX on an average pump price of 106.8 per litre / 485.5p per gallon - 66.2p per litre TAX, 301p per gallon.

Diesel - is 58.49% TAX on an average pump price of 115.5p per litre / 525.1p per gallon - 67.5p per litre TAX, 307p per gallon.

Super unleaded is 60% TAX on an average pump price of 111.7p per litre / 507.8p per gallon - 67p per litre TAX, 304.7p per gallon.

http://www.theaa.com/onlinenews/allaboutcars/fuel/2008/april2008.pdf

Answer 1

Yes, sickening isn't it.

Answer 2

I think you will find it is nearer £5.

Answer 3

i'm glad i don't drive anymore, could not afford it if i wanted.