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U.S. Gasoline Still Among World's Cheapest

March 3, 2008 By 5 Comments

oil wellsWhile gasoline prices continue to inch upward, the U.S. still enjoys some of the cheapest fuel in the world. FastCompany.com put together a list of world gas prices that could make you feel better about $3 per gallon gas.

Country and Price per US gallon:

Norway $ 8.67

Netherlands $ 8.52

Belgium $ 8.36

Germany $ 8.06

United Kingdom $ 7.91

Italy $ 7.68

France $ 7.46

Spain $ 7.34

Poland $ 6.55

Japan $ 5.19

Brazil** $ 4.14

United States $ 3.10

Russia $ 3.03

Kazakhstan $ 2.73

Mexico* $ 2.46

China $ 2.27

Nigeria $ 2.23

Saudi Arabia $ 0.45

Iran $ 0.42

Venezuela* $ 0.11

* All prices from November 2007, except Mexico and Venezuela in August 2007

** Brazil is 25% ethanol, so price adjusted downward to be comparable

What I would like to see next is a comparison of public transportation, renewable energy policy, and vehicle efficiency pasted alongside this chart. Think there would be any obvious correlations?

via DieselGeek

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About Clayton B. Cornell

Clayton B. Cornell was formerly a professional blogger as Lead Writer for Gas 2.0, Important Media’s blog covering the future of sustainable transportation, and was covering biofuels and green car technology for Important Media (formerly GreenOptions.com) since the beginning of 2007. Before GO, Clayton ran the training program for one of the EPA’s largest public toxicology information libraries at Oregon State University, which was fulfilled under a $2-million Federal grant. He became a biodiesel enthusiast after experimenting with small-scale biodiesel production in OSU’s chemical engineering lab, and has extensive hands-on experience with diesel cars and trucks, including the practical use of biodiesel and straight-vegetable-oil (SVO) as alternative fuels. Clayton graduated from the University of Utah with honors, receiving a degree in Biology and Chemistry. On the side, Clayton likes to spend his time at the beach or in the mountains. He’s been a professional river-guide, amateur beer judge, and world traveler, and currently lives in San Francisco.

Comments

  1. Jon says:
    July 9, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    For all you folks who think drilling more off the coast of the US to get around our peak limit now is a bad idea… look at the price that Iran and the Saudis pay per gallon you KNUCKLE HEADS!!!! Duh! Do you think it has anything to do with less EPA restrictions and the fact that it isn’t coming from half way around the world to get to the pumps? Stupid democrats!

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  2. Jon says:
    July 9, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    For all you folks who think drilling more off the coast of the US to get around our peak limit now is a bad idea… look at the price that Iran and the Saudis pay per gallon you KNUCKLE HEADS!!!! Duh! Do you think it has anything to do with less EPA restrictions and the fact that it isn’t coming from half way around the world to get to the pumps? Stupid democrats!

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  3. nik says:
    July 22, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    i think all they want is the money …. look at venezuela 11cents i know the bush family is gonna be mad any way i think thats how our prices should i tell u what i think that if they wer at least 3 dollars cheaper people would be in stores shopping more …..

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  4. nik says:
    July 22, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    i think all they want is the money …. look at venezuela 11cents i know the bush family is gonna be mad any way i think thats how our prices should i tell u what i think that if they wer at least 3 dollars cheaper people would be in stores shopping more …..

    Reply

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