altphotoGotta Philip soon?
Look up gas prices in Europe and you’ll feel better. Be aware prices are in liters, not gallons and the Euro is worth more than the dollar
If my math is right, that comes out to roughly $10 USD per gallon. Ouch.
Most places in the world don’t subsidize oil and gas to this degree at national and state levels. USA is one of the outliers
If you’re using public transport in USA, you’re paying for the toll free Highway roads and subsidized fuel. In other countries the toll and high taxes ensure you pay for what you use.