How low are US gasoline taxes Gasoline price vs. tax in selected developed countries

Journal Article · Wed Dec 26 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Energy Detente; (USA)

OSTI ID:6006199

On December 1, 1990, the United States raised its federal tax on gasoline by US $0.05 per gallon. But it still has much lower taxes, when compared as a percent of price, than do most other developed economies. This issue provides latest statistics and asks the question, How high would U.S. gasoline prices be if the percent tax is of price were the same as it is in Italy or Portugal or France This issue also includes the following: (1) the ED Refining Netback Data Series for the US Gulf and West Coasts, Rotterdam, and Singapore as of Dec. 21, 1990; and (2) the ED Fuel Price/Tax Series for countries of the Eastern Hemisphere, December 1990 edition. 3 figs. 8 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 6006199
• Journal Information: Energy Detente; (USA), Journal Name: Energy Detente; (USA) Vol. 11:24; ISSN EDETD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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