As a note: California pays an estimated $0.80/gal in taxes on gas. The price per gallon in Sacramento is around $5.15. In Galveston, it's around $3. Where does the other $1.35 come from?" Why do you think the rest of the world pays $8 a gallon? " It's called TAXES. The raw cost of fuel is global and the same all over the world. In the USA the feds take about 20 cents/gallon (somewhat lower for gas and higher for diesel). In California the state take is 80 cents/gallon. In addition there are local taxes. In Europe the gov't take is crazy high, that's the difference. You can read any garbage on the Internet.
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