Taxes drive gas prices to over $7 a gallon in UK

[Blackseal]

Through the power of Facebook, up to a half a million drivers in the UK are expected to boycott gas next month shortly before the nation heads to the polls for a general election in which Prime Minister (PM) Gordon Brown is fighting stiff competition for the win.

 

Many Brits are upset with recent gas tax increases that were supported and passed by PM Brown. Protesters hope that the mass demonstration will be the nail in the coffin for his chances of winning. Gas prices have soared in Britain, reaching U.S. $1.87 a liter (about $7.06 a gallon) last week. The numbers are a significant increase from a year ago when gas was only $5.55 a gallon. Further upsetting residents, the government pockets a whopping $4.42 from each gallon sold, yet still insists that more taxes are needed. Another government-mandated tax increase is scheduled for this fall followed by one more next winter and, frankly, many people are fed up.

 

On May 1st, protesters will go into action by blocking entry into local gas stations. As boycott organizer Jo Slater said, "We need to take action, the only way we'll see petrol prices fall is if we hit someone in the pocket." Additional protests are scheduled across the nation with support from the trucking industry and farmers.

 

Here in the states, we constantly hear complaints of gas prices that are astronomical. Sure, $2.80 might seem like a lot to us, but it's like a slap in the face compared to the UK's knock-out blow.

[Kiadaw]

I think still lower than the price during the epic 2008 period. I don't even dare to step into those branded petrol station unless no choice (motorway service stops) when low in fuel.

 

Anyway, our petrol is actually still reasonable compare to many countries, but our astronomical car price already more than offset the cost.

[Shull]

we're not much better either..and the thing is, UK is a semi-welfare state..all the taxes goes back to the people one way or another...so in other words, we've been screwed..

[Lammy84]

our taxes also goes to the people!!! selected few of course.

If not how to get 3mil a year?

[Zyrofillica]

pls 3 million a year is only the surface. how many of the big GLC companies here churning profit from the people are errrheerrrmmm errrheerrrmmmmmmmmm...their family erherermmm. shall not say more. later i got free kopi.

[Zniper]

u not only get free kopi, u getting red card later... lolx

anyway it is true as of wat u say to a certain extent.... we are still being at the losing end...