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State’s Gasoline Tax Hike Goes Into Effect Tuesday; Here’s What It Could Cost You
- On July 1, 2025, Illinois implemented a gas tax increase, raising the rate to 48.3 cents per gallon statewide.
- The increase reflects a 2019 legislative plan to double the motor fuel tax and link future hikes to inflation.
- The new revenue, restricted by law to road projects, splits 80% to the state and 20% to regional transit agencies.
- This hike makes Illinois second highest in gas tax nationally, adding about six dollars annually for motorists.
- These changes indicate continued infrastructure funding but raise fuel costs for residents, alongside Chicago’s minimum wage increase to $16.60.
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The Sacramento BeeCalifornia’s gas tax just went up. Here’s how much more you’ll pay at the pump
As of Tuesday, July 1, California drivers will pay a little more to fill up their tanks. The state’s gasoline excise taxincreased from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon — a change required by law and tied to inflation.…
Gas tax increase among new California laws taking effect Tuesday. Here's what you need to know
Big changes are taking effect for Californians starting Tuesday, affecting everything from to-go drinks, travel plans and even how much you pay at the pump for gas.
‘Give and take situation’: Increase in gas tax, decrease in grocery tax to begin July 1
‘Give and take situation’: Increase in gas tax, decrease in grocery tax to begin July 1 GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – Every gallon of gas will cost another three cents starting Tuesday, July 1. The gas tax increase is one of the changes lawmakers passed as part of a plan to eventually eliminate state income tax. “To me, it’s just, it is what it is, it’s one of those things you just got to deal with it cause you need gas, you got to go to places, you …
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