SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : Gripes, compliments, fishing and weather
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
From: Ish8/16/2005 4:41:25 PM
   of 34894
 
Here's a gripe in general about the "oil shortage".

What shortage? Americans are buying 1% more gas than last year, albeit at much higher prices. No shortage at the higher prices. Buy all you want.

Now a shortage is like back in the 70s when odd number plates could buy on odd number days and the same with even number plates. Limited to 5-10 gallons at a time. Stations closed until next delivery.

We wonder why the governments aren't trying to lower prices, the answer is taxes. Sales tax on gas and the higher prices on delivered goods plus taxes on the higher profits of companies in the oil and gas business. It's a hidden tax, never went through Congress but it's raising taxes all the same.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News