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May 16, 2007
Rant De Jour UPDATED
As I read about Americans complaining about high gas prices I wanted to know how the prices compare to what I pay were in Oz.
Well, I did the math (ok Mom, pick up your chin)
If you convert a litre of petrol in Australian dollars today into a gallon of gas in US dollars it comes out to $3.72 while reports are that Americans are paying an average of $3.10 a gallon.
I guess it's relative, prices are higher in the US than they have ever been, but until they reach what the rest of us are paying (and by all accounts they just might) I don't want to hear about it.
It makes me want to get rid of my car....and take the bus more.
-gg /rant
UPDATE!
Petrol prices have spiked in Sydney...it is now an average of $4.38 USD a gallon. I think I'm going to buy a bike...
Posted by gadgetgirl at May 16, 2007 10:39 AM
Comments
I fill up my tank about 5 or six times a year (thank you for the bus). Unfortunately, I need to get some this week.
Posted by: Mom at May 16, 2007 11:58 AM
Busses are good. I'd love to know how much it costs to fill your tank up
Posted by: gadgetgirl at May 16, 2007 09:34 PM
I’ve long maintained that if we paid the ACTUAL price for gas / petrol the rest of the world does, we would have adopted greener technologies a LONG time ago.
Posted by: tankboy at May 17, 2007 03:15 AM
amen!
Posted by: gadgetgirl at May 17, 2007 07:42 AM