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As gas taxes dwindle, states seek ways to charge EVs
Sep 12, 2023
With electric vehicles becoming more common, some states, like Texas, are levying flat fees to make up the shortfall.
A federal gas tax holiday might be popular. But it might not be useful.
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 23, 2022
There's no guarantee that consumers will save at the pump.
Inflation fuels drive to suspend state gasoline taxes
Mar 28, 2022
Levies average 37 cents a gallon nationwide. Three states have made the move and more may join them, but it might not provide enough relief.
Why are California's gas prices so high?
Mar 15, 2022
There are several reasons. For one, the state is highly dependent on foreign crude oil.
Why a gas tax holiday likely wouldn't make a big difference at the pump
by
Matt Levin
Mar 9, 2022
The savings would average about $100 a year for drivers, and that's assuming all the savings would get passed on to consumers.
What's behind the price of gasoline?
by
Bennett Purser
and Kai Ryssdal
Oct 18, 2019
From taxes, to marketing, to refining, a lot goes into the price of a gallon of gasoline.
California voters to have their say on gas tax hike
by
Jed Kim
Oct 29, 2018
Gas taxes pay for fewer road repairs thanks to inflation and better fuel efficiency.
For public good, not for profit.
California voters to have their say on gas tax hike
by
Jed Kim
Oct 29, 2018
Gas taxes pay for fewer road repairs thanks to inflation and better fuel efficiency.
For states, hiking the gas tax can be politically risky
by
Ryan Kailath
Nov 1, 2017
California is hiking gas taxes today by 12 cents a gallon. It’s also raising an annual fee based on a car’s value. The transportation package is expected to raise $54 billion over the next 10 years. The idea is the money will pay for repairs to roads, highways and bridges. California isn’t the only state […]
Fierce opposition to gas tax proposal in Tennessee
Feb 27, 2017
Despite closed bridges and major bottlenecks, the state still faces an uphill fight for its first gas tax increase in 28 years.