fm9610

It was 1.40 at ESSO wo? But what is the big deal with $0.024/Litre? It is a $1.2 difference for a full tank of 50 litres. But consider you got $100/person from the government, it will be good for about 80 fill up. Doing the math further, it will be 80 x 50 or 4,000 litres of gas. As my car uses 10 Km/Litre, this will last me for 40,000 Km. As I drive around 10,000 Km per year, it should last me for 4 years. I have no complain or should I?

fm9610

原帖由 shutterbug 於 2008-7-1 01:29 發表
also, by 2010 carbon tax will increase to a total of $0.07X so re-redo your math

even if it is at $0.08, the $100 credit will be good for 25 fill-up or 25 x 50 = 1,250 litre of gas. Consider my car's gas consumption, it should be good for 12,500KM. Haha, I am still ahead by 2,500KM

Look at all the gas riots/demonstrations in Europe, India, America and even HK. These are not caused by any gas tax, but the 'big climate' of increase in oil price, drop in US exchange rate and inflation in general. We Canadian has been shielded by our high exchange rate and the BC's economy bloom for the last years, it is about time for us to suffer now. So welcome to the world of high inflation and stop complaining.

fm9610

Haha, I live in the City and my place is so energy efficient that I do not really need to use heat from natural gas. BC hydro is hydro electricity and is not cabon based. Besides, BC hydro supports the government and has not indicated that they will raise their rate because of the carbon tax.

The reason I can break even with just $100 is because: 1. I drive a small Honda 2. I work close to my office and 3. I live close to a big mall with almost everything I want. I do not think large SUV or people living/working outside the city can break even so easily.

fm9610

I was not lucky: It is because I made a decision to live in the City, close to both work/shopping and therefore I can drive less. It is a decision that everyone must make in life, not only do I save gas, save on car maintenance, but I also save on ICBC insurance. Looking at all the highrises coming up around the city, I think a lot of people made the same decision like me. Actually, because of the high gas price, I think I will either bike or walk to the mall from now on. So don't complain, if you live in a big house with central heat in the country, but have to drive a big SUV/VAN an hour or more to work or shop. It is your choice.

Inflation is a global issue, look at HK, Europe and India. Everyone is complaining. Consider yourself lucky because you live in BC and inflation is still low.

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fm9610

原帖由 shutterbug 於 2008-7-4 01:08 發表
Hm...two end sword....living in BC is lucky???  Hm...I don't know about that...gas price aside, just housing affordability is extremely high if you compare across the country.  For an old crappy Van s ...

I totally agree with you. That is why I am watching every penny I spend carefully in the hope that I can save enough for my retirement. We are all adults and we must be accountable for our own decisions. I do not live in a highrise, because they are just too expensive as somebody said. I just live in a cheap low rise apartment, but the maintenance fee is still expensive, around $250. I am no better than any one, just that I was born cheap, try to live cheaply and do not want to waste my breath in complaining about this 'Global issue' which is happening in HK, Europe, Asia and almost everywhere.

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