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Re: Gas prices drop because of the BEAST (71)?

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Originally Posted by KenWittlief
that doesnt make any sense - if they have an excellent public transportation system then demand for gas should be lower (easier / cheaper / better to take the bus or rail)

if demand was lower then gas prices should be lower

someone in GB is tinkering with the laws of supply and demand
Most European countries also have much higher gas taxes, and (in many cases) less domestic oil production than the US. I'm sure there are many other valid reasons why gas is more expensive across the Atlantic, but those are two I know of.
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