Note: "Many European nations tax gasoline heavily, with taxes making up as much as 75 percent of the cost of a gallon of gasoline."

I understand that our gas is relatively cheap here in the states when compared to other parts of the world. However, what ticks me off is the gas companies claiming shortages etc. and they're making a killing!

I road my bike to work today and figured that I had saved just about $6 by not driving. That's about $120 a month (give or take a few) and that doesn't include my car payment! I can't wait till I sell my car.