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Only Hugh R has the real answer..
Fuel taxes.. set by the governments comprise between 65% to over 75% of the retail price of fuel...
In some countries its a flat tax; in others its a percentage basis...
SO protesting does in many instances make sense.. (even if it does usually co -incide with the beginning or end of the working week...).
The governments are normally able to control to a certain extent their own level of taxation are they not?
Even more appropriate when the taxation so raised goes to general funds with no ear-marking or hypothecation to transport infrastrucutre improvements...
So guys.. before you make a comment, look litte furthe, perhaps do a bit of research which might enlighten you as to the why..
I hate knowing that for evey £1.00 on fuel for the 911 75p (75%) ends up in the goverment's pocket...wouldn't you?
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