Recently, a Chinese oil expert, Chen Weidong, gave his opinion on China's oil prices. He said that if we look at more than 100 countries around the world, we will find that China's oil prices are really not high. He stressed the key point that half of China's oil prices are actually taxes, while in European countries the proportion is as high as 7 percent. What is even more surprising is that he also said that he has no objection to continuing to raise the gasoline tax rate.
Hearing these statements, I can't help but ask: Is China's oil price expensive or cheap? Experts have experts' opinions, and ordinary people have their opinions, and the actual situation does not seem to be so simple.
First, let's take a look at the tax ratio mentioned by Chen Weidong. Half of China's oil prices are taxes, which is a fairly high percentage. And in European countries, tax revenue accounts for 7 percent, which is simply staggering. But the question is, are all these taxes really being spent for the well-being of the people? Or are they just going into some bottomless black hole?
In addition, Chen Weidong compared China's gasoline prices to those of the United States, but he did not mention the gap between Chinese income and that of the United States. This is a very important point. If we compare the price of oil with the income of the people, we may come to a different conclusion.
Although China's oil prices may not be high in the eyes of experts, it is an indisputable fact that oil prices have been rising for ordinary people. The rising cost of living is stressful. Is this taken into account in the statements of the experts?
In addition, when it comes to raising the gasoline tax rate, it will undoubtedly have a greater impact on the lives of ordinary people. Under the circumstance that the common people can no longer bear the pressure of life, it is necessary to think deeply about whether it is reasonable to increase the tax burden again.
Overall, China's oil price problem may seem simple, but it is actually complex. The experts' arguments may be justified to some extent, but the actual situation of ordinary people needs to be considered more comprehensively. Life is not easy, and it is hoped that policymakers can be more cautious in formulating relevant policies and not make the burden of people's lives heavier.