So, let’s just say that almost everyone dislikes high gas prices — with the possible exception of an oil company executive or two. You won’t find many in your neighborhood, I’m guessing.
Which means former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was hardly engaging in risky political behavior during the second Republican runners-up debate recently when she said the federal government should get rid of its tax on gas and diesel fuel.
Less tax, lower price. That’s a simple concept. Or, rather, a simple tip to a complicated and fraught tax policy iceberg.