Commenter Wrote:
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> Now you know why Europeans think we haven't a clue
> when it comes to real auto costs. They don't
> subsidize their streets and highways like we do.
> Most streets here are paid for out of property
> taxes and local bonds. Those are paid by everyone,
> even renters. Why even those on bicycles... or
> feet. :)

Well costs associated with municipality-owned streets in the US are also typically covered by property taxes, not taxes on liquid fuels.