Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 13:02:58 GMT From: bakernopsamnet (Tim Baker) Subject: Re: Gas/Petrol consumption
On 28 Aug 1998 06:12:16 GMT, "Susen Wang" <s.wangnopsamhk> wrote: >Glad to hear that it is possible to have 25 mpg for SAAB 900. Perhaps there >is something I can do to improve the petrol mileage for my car. > >Petrol costs US$5 per gallon in Hong Kong; that is why petrol mileage is a >major concern here. It is however puzzling that petrol is so expensive in >UK, considering UK is a major oil exporter. It amazing that petrol's price >is so low in US ($1-$1.20 per gallon). What is the reason for such large >price differences across nations? 87 octain gasoline is available for as low as 84 cents per gallon in the US. 93 octane is generally 10-15 cents per gallon more. Why is gas cheaper in US? Taxes, perhaps? Supply and Demand? I really do not know the real answer, but I'm not complaining. Tim
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