44. I'm not sure where that rumor got started, but it's more than just a bit dishonest
Only recently has the HTF been unable to meet it's obligations and that's because the spike in fuel prices has greatly reduced consumption over the past couple of years. When you factor in things like the billions of earmarks that have nothing to do with auto transportation, the difference becomes negligible.
In many European countries, fuel tax accounts for 50-70% of the total price compared to 17% in the US. The difference is night and day.
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