As lawmakers weigh the possibility of temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease the financial burden on American drivers, a crucial question remains: what role are state gas taxes playing in the already soaring cost of fuel? A new analysis aims to shine a light on the often-overlooked state gas taxes that are adding hundreds of dollars to the annual fuel bills of millions of drivers. With some states imposing taxes as high as 51 cents per gallon, the total cost of gas is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many households. As the debate over the federal gas tax continues, it's time to take a closer look at the state-by-state breakdown of gas taxes and how they're impacting the wallets of everyday Americans.
There's a lot of talk about suspending the federal gas tax. But how much are state gas taxes costing drivers?
