‘I’m getting an electric car’: WA gas tax to increase on July 1 for first time in 9 years
Washington and California drivers brace for gas tax hikes, with some considering electric vehicles
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📍 How it ended
The Washington state gas tax was scheduled to increase on July 1, marking the first rise in nine years. Opposition from GOP lawmakers was noted, but the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 27d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Washington state's gas tax will rise on July 1 for the first time in nine years. Coverage from MyNorthwest.com and OilPrice.com highlights the increase, with local outlets reporting on political reactions.
The Imperial Valley Press Online notes that California's gas tax will reach a national high of 63.4 cents per gallon. Watch for reactions from drivers and politicians as the July 1 deadline approaches.
Coverage does not yet specify how much the Washington state tax will increase.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 29d ago.
Quick answers
When will the gas tax increase in Washington state?
The gas tax in Washington state will increase on July 1.
What is the new gas tax rate in California?
California's gas tax will be 63.4 cents per gallon starting in July.
How long has it been since the last gas tax increase in Washington state?
It has been nine years since the last gas tax increase in Washington state.
Coverage (6)
- WATCH: GOP lawmaker voices opposition to gas tax increase Community Newspaper Group · 30d ago
- Sen. Tony Strickland Criticizes California's Scheduled Gas Tax Increase themercury.com · 30d ago
- WATCH: GOP lawmaker voices opposition to gas tax increase The Herald Palladium · 30d ago
- California gas tax set to hit nation-high 63.4 cents in July, renewing Capitol clash over affordability Imperial Valley Press Online · 30d ago
- Fuel Tax Changes Hit Six States As Energy Inflation Accelerates Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · 30d ago
- ‘I’m getting an electric car’: WA gas tax to increase on July 1 for first time in 9 years MyNorthwest.com · 30d ago
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