The regional variation, so crisply defined by state margins, certainly must reflect state and local taxes. Click to enlarge to full-screen size. Posted just for information; later I'll post some arguments about why the price should be higher than it is now...
(Map created by and posted at GasBuddy.com)
Not does it only show taxes, it shows a few other things.
ReplyDeleteWhere are the refineries? (Gulf Coast, not Florida)
Where do they pump for the most without someone flipping out over saving the world? (ditto)
Where is most of the non-taxable gas (farming) get used? (Breadbasket--Central USA)