Washington's Gas Tax Hike Leaves Budget Short

Washington’s gas tax is jumping 1.1 cents per gallon starting July 1, pushing the total to 56.5 cents — one of the highest in the nation — as part of an inflation-linked hike mandated by law. Diesel and other fuel-related fees are also rising. Despite these increases, state officials now predict a significant shortfall in transportation revenue, thanks to lower gas sales, declining fee collections, and uncertain federal funding. A revised forecast shows tens of millions less than expected, even as the state commits to spending more on highway maintenance — creating a funding crunch amid rising costs and falling consumption. 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/4dc505a293d6cbcd