🚗 Think San Diego gas prices are high? 🚕 If you compare gas prices around the world, Hong Kong consistently ranks at the top with an average of $12 a gallon, reports NBC 7's KushiNBCSD.
"We're aware of the U.S. how much gas is but it's not quite something that we resonate to," said Lee, adding that he can't remember when their gas prices weren't among the highest in the world.
Lee and his wife own three cars, including a Porsche convertible, which is uncommon in Hong Kong. The lack of land space for gas stations, exorbitant vehicle taxes, parking fees and gas taxes make it beyond difficult to own even one car.The import tax on vehicles can be as high as 100%. The cost of garaging or parking vehicles average in the hundreds of dollars per month, which is also why most people take the convenient mass transit system, which Lee describes as"fantastic.
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