Fast Ed Markey is from the most energy dependent region of the country. My parents pad $300 for a half a tank of oil for their home that is litteraly two streets over from Fast Ed's homestead. His banaster is hanging off the porch. I should walk over and have an "accident."
"My parents paid $300 for a half a tank of oil..."
I'm in Germany, and the last time I bought heating oil it was 50 cents (Euro-cents) per liter, and I have a 4000 liter tank. (I know - it's huge). I bought half a tank for 1000 euros, or about $1300. It would have been worse if I hadn't used a VAT form, which saved me the 16% tax (19% as of 1 Jan)