Interesting quote from cnn (no audi content)

[Beatty, Robert]

I remember we had a bit of discussion of differences in gas prices from here
in the states and over the pond in Europe.  Never made much sense to me as
to why it was so expensive over there till i just read this quote from CNNFN
today...

OPEC blames industrialized powers for taxing petroleum products too heavily.
In many European countries, tax rates on gasoline are among the highest in
the world, accounting for as much as three-quarters of the price of a gallon
of fuel.

Interesting...I'd be rather pissed at my government if something i needed
was taxed at a rate of 75%.....OUCH

Just thought some of you might find this interesting.

Rob