[PeteB570]

Somebody said that each oil company makes about 20 cents profit on each gallon of gas.

Our state/federal tax on a gallon of gas is around 45 cents. More than twice the profit of the oil companies.

So, tell us again, just who is gouging the American people?

[edcoil]

With smokes, the companies get 23 cents but the government (depending on state) gets over $3.00.

[Fudd]

In 1976, gas cost $1.82/gal (in 2000 dollars). The federal government spent $1,700 per person, again in 2000$.

In 2005, gas cost $1.95 (2000$). The federal government spent $8,500 or so per person.

So, tell us again, just who is gouging the American people?