Why do americans complian about the oil price more than people from other countries?

Question

americans are complianing about the oil price than the rest of the world and at the same time oil price in many countries inthe world are way more expensive the the US i am from canada the second largest oil producer inthe world secong to saudi arabia and the oil price is way higher than the gas in the united states many canadians are going to the states to get gas.

Answer 1

First of all. I understand your point. Look at these cities price per gallon.

Istanbul-$11

London-$10

Paris-about-$7

A lot of countries pay more than we do. Still people are taking it farther than we are. For example in London truckers are blocking traffic intentionally to protest. They should because the prices will put them out of buissness. People all around the world are demanding something be done about this. Soon the governments will have to do something.

Answer 2

Uh...buddy, we can't live without our gas hogs.  Plus, our percentage increase is higher since we're coming off a lower price base.  A $2 increase to us is a 100% increase.  To somone paying $6, it's only a 33% increase.  Still $2 though.

But, don't ask Americans (land of the highest road miles per capita and where our autos equate to our self esteem) to have to make a tough choice.  That's HARD!!!

We've been told that "we're special" since we were babies, and gosh-darn-it, cheap gas is a god given right!  Somebody get a pen.  We should write that into the Constitution.

Answer 3

First of all I would like to know why the rest of the world is just rolling over and taking the high gas prices they pay.  They should be complaining much louder than we are.  The only reason I can think of that they aren't is because the higher gas prices don't touch their lives like it does ours.  Many places that are paying the higher gas prices are in much smaller countries that have good transit systems.  Either the people there walk to most places or ride the bus.  In America not everyone lives close together and we don't always have transit systems in place to accomidate our needs to get food, health care and work.  When we do have to travel in America it can be quite a distance and with the gas prices higher it becomes tougher to afford to get the essentials.  I live in Kentucky where many people by an older car that uses more gas because the car is old and cheap and all they can afford. Now many people are hitch hiking (not safe) to get to the grocery store or doctor because they can't afford the gas. At least that is what is happening where I live.

Answer 4

Complain?  It's because of the ENORMOUS profits oil companies are making.  George Bush is a clown.  How and why the bunch of idiots in this country decided to re-elect him is beyond me.  BTW.  Canadians get ripped on everything.  I can't wait for it to be $6.00 by fall.  I'll park my SUV and be riding a motorcycle.

Answer 5

I am from the PHilippines, our pump prices are more expensive compard to USA. We are also complaining but not as much as you.  We can adapt and besides we use mostly fuel efficient 4 cylinders cars that can go 10 to 15km to one liter.

Answer 6

Because we Americans are accustomed to low gasoline prices.  The 4+ US$ per gallon prices are unprecedented in the nation's history.  Americans are used to driving everywhere, especially in the suburbs, and the high gas prices are bringing about an unexpected and unwanted change in people's lifestyles.

Personally, I don't like the way things are going, but I don't complain about it.  I just try to adjust my lifestyle (use public transportation more, reconsider taking road trips, consolidating travel time for errands, etc.) and hope for the best.