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Originally Posted by Mabus
you all realize that this is in part because of the pointless wars that mr. bush wants to fight right?? frickin bastard. too bad they dont make a TC hybrid. maybe 2007? =/
I'm actually doing a study right now, on how our own fuel consumption patterns make it worse (based on FACTUAL data). The increasing trend of SUV's, high hp cars, and the like are increasing domestic demand as well, and if we were anywhere near Europe's trend of small displacement vehicles (where 1.0L-1.3L is common), we'd pay much less at the pump (the big reason why it is so expensive in europe, however, is due to their incredible tax rates).
In fact, if you account for inflation, gas prices are not that high. Gas prices actually peaked in the early 1981(today, gas is still a full third cheaper than 1981). What's even stranger? With the huge surges in prices, domestic oil demand is UP! Up my 2% from last year! War or no war, gas prices would not be vastly affected. If you don't believe me and want to believe some biased internet junkie making up lies, go for it. . . but otherwise, look up Robert J Samuelson, an accredited, unbiased economist (not a politician).
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