Questions: I am reading many posts on TripAdvisor, Frommers and Fodors about the price of gas in Ireland. Some say it is $9.00 a gallon. Why is it more expensive than here in the USA?
Answer: The main reason there is a higher cost for gasoline (petrol) in Ireland than in the USA is that European countries add considerably more TAXES to the price of petrol. Today, the cost of a gallon of regular here in the USA is about $2.25. Today, in Ireland that same size gallon (3.75 liters) is about $6.00! Gasoline is sold by the liter in Ireland. Many of the smaller rental cars get up to 60 miles per gallon; so if you wish to economize on gasoline, then rent a smaller car.
Answer: The main reason there is a higher cost for gasoline (petrol) in Ireland than in the USA is that European countries add considerably more TAXES to the price of petrol. Today, the cost of a gallon of regular here in the USA is about $2.25. Today, in Ireland that same size gallon (3.75 liters) is about $6.00! Gasoline is sold by the liter in Ireland. Many of the smaller rental cars get up to 60 miles per gallon; so if you wish to economize on gasoline, then rent a smaller car.
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