Illinois Gas Tax Pause Saves Drivers | St. Louis News

Illinois drivers breathe a little easier starting July 1st, as the state pauses its annual gas tax hike for six months—saving the average driver about $3.18 over half a year. While not a game-changer, it’s a welcome reprieve after a 2019 tax doubling that added $143 annually per driver. Looking ahead, if current trends continue, the inflation-adjusted tax could hit over $1 per gallon by 2056—more than five times pre-Pritzker levels. The next automatic increase looms January 1, 2027, with a 1.3-cent-per-gallon bump. 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/c609eec8bf02e5ac