Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
*gasp* What an abominable country you come from!

But like I said, conversion is a tricky one. Judging by prices of other goods in the UK compared to American prices, I would say that it equates to roughly $5 a gallon, which is still more expensive than here.

Why do the English pay more for gas than everywhere else? Mainly because of the taxman. almost 50 percent is fuel tax, plus there's a sales tax (which we in England call VAT - Value added tax) which stands at 17.5% on EVERYTHING we buy, including food.

Yes, it is an abominable place to live, at least for the working man.

This place is getting a bit 'chatty', but that's ok - at least our chat is on-topic. I had trouble using the IRC at my job in England. I guess I could use it now from this non-work computer, but I never tried. Maybe I will...

Chaltab, how's North Carolina? I've never been but it really appeals to me for some reason.

Ric, are you still planning on going to England? If you do let me know - I can arrange for some people to show you around.