Washington Drivers Face Rising Gas Costs

Washington drivers brace for another gas price bump starting July 1st, as a 2% automatic gas tax hike kicks in — part of a new inflation-linked system that could keep prices higher than the national average for years. While Middle East peace talks might ease global oil costs, local policies like this tax and a carbon pricing program are locking in steep prices, with Washington’s fuel costs now $1.45 above the national average — only California and Hawaii match or exceed it. Critics say the money mostly pays off old debts, not roads, and warn this policy permanently widens the gap between Washington and the rest of the country. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/2aecdfebb998df66