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Gas Taxes Rise Ahead of Fourth of July | US News
Gas prices just got a tax hike before the Fourth of July, as California and Washington crank up their fuel taxes — California now at 63.4 cents per gallon, Washington at 56.5 cents — adding up to nearly 82 cents in taxes alone in California. These increases, tied to inflation, fund crumbling roads, bridges, and ferries — officials warn neglecting infrastructure costs more in the long run. While lawmakers acknowledge the pain at the pump, they argue the economic fallout from broken infrastructure outweighs short-term discomfort. Meanwhile, President Trump pushes for lower gas prices, blaming…
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