What is Up with Utah's High Gas Prices?
None by KCPW
(KCPW News) All summer long, gas prices have been high in Utah, but still less than the national average. Whatever comfort we've taken in that is now gone. Utahns are now paying more for gas than nearly everyone else in the country. KCPW's Julie Rose explains why:
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1. Ben said:
Another good report from KCPW! Being from eastern Idaho, it's funny how our gas prices mirror Utah and Wyoming. I suppose we must also be a part of this "network."
2. D. SKye Hodges said:
"In other words, Drive less", a very succint comment with a lot of truth to it. I drive a hybrid vehicle, and I am amazed at people driving insane gas guzzling vehicles to carry around 1-2 people. (okay, maybe I can't see the carseats, but c'mon do you REALLY need a TANK to cart your kids around). I see guys in HUGE trucks, carrying NOTHING, driving on CITY roads---DUDES! EASE UP ON THE TESTOSTERONE! Driving an economical CAR doesn't make you less of a man. Is the problem really Utah's demand for gas? Or, is our demand for gas fueled by some people's love for their gas sucking vehicles? In parts of Europe there are luxury taxes for driving such a vehicle. Maybe the U.S. should take some hints...