Table 11 - Fuel Prices and Percent Taxes in European Countries
| Country | Percent taxesa | Tax | Price per gallonb |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8 | 3.295 | $4.29 |
| Netherlands | 68.4 | 2.708 | $3.96 |
| France | 72.7 | 2.661 | $3.66 |
| Italy | 67.7 | 2.464 | $3.64 |
| Germany | 70.7 | 2.418 | $3.42 |
| USA | 24.1 | 0.419 | $1.74 |
| USA (Recommended) | 47.3 | 1.563c | $3.30 |
aGas tax as a percentage of retail price of gallon of gas
bRetail price per gallon of premium leaded as of September 2000
cTax amount includes federal tax plus our recommended state fuel tax, $1.247,
instead of the current state fuel tax of $0.1038 per gallon
Source: International Energy Source, National Energy Information Center, Quoted in The Detroit News 9/20/2000.
Updated: Saturday, May 20, 2017