WA Gas Tax Rises July 1 as Transport Revenue Falls

Washington's per-gallon gas tax climbs from 55.4 cents to 56.5 cents on July 1 — the first annual inflationary increase under a 2025 law — pushing the state behind only California and Pennsylvania. Despite the hike, state economist Dave Reich projects transportation revenue will run $130 million short for the 2027–29 budget, with fuel tax collections declining as EV adoption grows. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtons-gas-tax-is-going-up-but-state-transportation-revenue-is-falling-short/ #WashingtonState #GasTax #Transportation #ClarkCounty #FuelPrices #TransportationBudget #WashingtonBudget #BobFerguson #EVs #PublicPolicy