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TexasTowelie

(112,167 posts) Tue Jun 21, 2022, 04:51 PM Jun 2022

Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about gas taxes and prices....

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Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about gas taxes and prices.... (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2022 OP

I don't think removing the taxes will matter.... TheRealNorth Jun 2022 #1

Went Rebl2 Jun 2022 #2

I've seen as much as a 20 cent variance at the two gas stations in my neighborhood TexasTowelie Jun 2022 #3

TheRealNorth

(9,478 posts)

1. I don't think removing the taxes will matter....

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 05:19 PM

Jun 2022

If the prices are due to scarcity, the amount that was taxed will just go to the refiner instead.

Maybe Biden thinks it would demonstrate that he trying to do something, I don't think it will have the desired effect as the price point is being determined by supply and demand and not by the actual cost of gasoline.

Rebl2

(13,498 posts)

2. Went

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 05:25 PM

Jun 2022

by gas station in my town (KCMO suburb) and it was $4.46. Was on my way to dr. appointment when I saw it. The dr. office in different town (about seven miles away) and went by station there and it was $4.59. It’s coming down slowly around here-for now.

TexasTowelie

(112,167 posts)

3. I've seen as much as a 20 cent variance at the two gas stations in my neighborhood

Reply to Rebl2 (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 05:35 PM

Jun 2022

and they are only about a quarter-mile away from each other. The lowest price was $4.46 while it was $4.66 at the newer, cleaner station.

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