3/gallon gas comming soon

[Black Yaris]

I have just realized I do not pay attention to gas prices, if I need gas I buy some
$2, $3, $4 or even $5 a gallon, nothing I can do about it, and I ain't going broke at any price

[sbergman27]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

I have just realized I do not pay attention to gas prices, if I need gas I buy some
$2, $3, $4 or even $5 a gallon, nothing I can do about it, and I ain't going broke at any price

Perhaps we need to tie the gasoline tax to personal income. I'll bet that there is some point at which it would get your attention.

-Steve

[Black Yaris]

Originally Posted by sbergman27

Perhaps we need to tie the gasoline tax to personal income. I'll bet that there is some point at which it would get your attention.

-Steve

there may be a point, but they pay $7-8 a gallon in Europe, and I still would not even think twice to pay that amount

a larger valorium tax on license plates and/or drivers licenses would work well

[sbergman27]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

a larger valorium tax on license plates and/or drivers licenses would work well

There is definitely something to be said for the "Hit 'em all at once" approach. Spreading things out, tank by tank, is akin to softening the blow of a 40,000 vehicle with a monthly payment.

Yeah, hit them with an *extra* 2000 - 4000 dollar licensing fee (equivalent to a $2.50 - $5.00 per gallon increase in gas price if they drive the American average of 12,000 miles per year) once a year. They won't have planned properly for it, and it will seem like being hit by a financial brick wall to many of them. Make sure that it applies to the *first* licence they buy when they purchase the SUV. Fee is due right now. Before you can drive the vehicle. No exceptions. Subject to jail term.

-Steve