Suppose the demand curve for gasoline is more elastic than the supply curve for gasoline.  If the government imposes a tax on gas stations (gasoline sellers), which party (buyers or sellers) will bear more of the tax burden?  How will the tax burden change if the government imposed the tax on gasoline consumers, rather than sellers?

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