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On Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:59:39 -0700, Dave Yeo wrote:

> The EU would be as likely to be using proper English gallons instead of
> those little American ones, gallons that have 160 fl oz Dave

Back when Canada was using Imperial gallons for gasoline and the exchange 
rate was about par it felt like getting a discount. Now between the 1 USD 
to .72 CAS and liters it feels very expensive. 

1.439 x .72 x 3.79 isn't something I can work out standing by the pump. At 
least kph to mph is fairly easy. Unfortunately when the road sign says 60 
it doesn't really mean 60. mph.