> That would be the UK Government then :-(
>
> Something like 77% of the price we pay at the pump goes straight into their
> pockets as fuel tax.
>
> It now costs me 60GBP ($114) to pay for the petrol to take my partner and
> child the 540 mile return journey to visit her parents. This is in an
> average sized family car driving carefully.

Ouch!

I have a 485 mile round trip, and it costs me only about $40 US. Of course,
I'm using interstate highways the entire trip, and don't have to go on
all those curvey British roads...  :)

I drive a basic family sedan with fairly good fuel mileage. I wonder how
all of the people in my area with SUVs (Suburban Utility Vehicles*) are
paying for their gas.

*If they were meant for "sport", then why do they tip over at the drop
 of a hat? Also, these vehicles (in my area) tend to be cleaner than my
 car.
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