Orange County Register: California Isn’t the Only State Hiking Gas Taxes

Just so you know, California isn’t the only state raising gasoline taxes.

As 2018’s second half starts, drivers in seven states face just-raised taxes on fuel, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.

In fact, 27 states nationwide have increased gasoline taxes in the past five years – with Missouri voters facing an Election Day choice to become No. 28 with a gas-tax hike on their November ballot.

The underlying rationale for these tax hikes — spanning both red and blue states – is a relatively recent realization that more funds are needed for transportation projects, particularly road repair and improvements. Gas-tax receipts are down primarily because Americans use more fuel-efficient vehicles. Read more

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