The Tax Foundation

November 18, 2005

Your World with Neil Cavuto -- 'The Real Profiteers'

"If you think oil companies are getting rich from high gas prices and the like, you may be surprised who is really raking it in. Try Uncle Sam.

"Since 1977, federal and state governments have collected about $1.3 trillion in gasoline taxes. That's more than double what the oil industry netted in that time. So, is the pot calling the kettle black?"

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