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 high taxes — but industry insiders note prices don’t always drop with oil because stations still hold onto older, more expensive fuel. As Americans plan road trips, higher taxes hit wallets — a clash between essential infrastructure and consumer budgets, under political pressure to cut costs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3e4f15ef282d551