Found this breakdown of a gallon of gas and where the money goes, thought it was interesting.If this is true $0.85 is in taxes
But the politicians are calling the oil companies gougers on a mark up of $0.53 for distribution,marketing,refinery and profit.
April 2006
Retail prices $2.90
Distribution Costs, Marketing Costs and Profits-$0.03
Crude Oil Cost $1.52
Refinery Cost and Profits $0.50
State and Local Sales Tax $0.42
State Excise Tax $0.25
Federal Excise Tax$0.18