Moreover, they are proportional to gas prices so if the prices go up, the taxes do, too. I think we use much less our car than you. Our new government has raised the prices, and the price of raw petroleum also has gone up. The government's thinking is that with higher prices, people will drive less, and that will help protect the planet. Skip now to the Southern Hemisphere.
Most workers use public transportation.
One place where petrol is still cheaper than in California is Thailand. But there, too, prices are headed skyward. Laos is about the same price as Thailand. After hearing from all these folks, I couldn't help but think that instead of complaining about high gas prices, we Americans should zip our lips, count our blessings, cut down on bottled water and start brown-bagging our lunches if we feel the pinch. But maybe not.