"Taurus26" wrote in message

The thing is it is quite a while ago and I for one haven’t a clue as
to the cost of fuel was when I was paid about au $11.00 in 1959. But
the Fuel Companies would know! Wouldn’t they be trumpeting it from the
rooftops if the cost of fuel was substantially less today?

Tough point to get across. People just remember that it is higher today
than last week. I'm not sure big oil would be seen in a favorable light in
any case.

The other factor is that petroleum has a finite source - doesn’t this
mean that cost will increase exponentially the further we get into
this Century?

The oil is free. The cost of getting is is what fluctuates and increases as
the "easy' well are dried up and we have to find new, harder to reach,
sources. Supply and demand also are big factors. I'm sure the cost will
increase considerably down the road though.


Isn’t it logical that we should be using smaller H.P. vehicles with
more efficient engines? Perhaps a greater fee on registration as the
H.P. is increased?

Makes sense. There is a "gas guzzler" tax in place, but that is usually for
expensive luxury cars, not the every day working man's car. If the cost of a
$75,000 Jaguar increases by $1200, it is not a big deal to the person that
can easily afford that kind of car. It probably should be tightened up so
the big pickups and SUVs are hit with it.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/info.shtml
Trucks are exempt right now. I can see that for the tradesman that really
needs a truck to haul his material, but for hte mom taking junior to
kindergarten in a Navigator, different scenario.

More research should be done on other fuels, hybrids, solar power etc.