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States with the highest (and lowest) gas taxes Yet, the state’s gas taxes have been on the decline, as a portion of the taxes is based on gasoline prices. Currently, a gallon of gas costs $2.44 in Connecticut, among the highest gas prices in the United States, although far below the year ago price of $3.69 per gallon.
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gas tax The 193-141 vote means the state’s gas tax will rise 4.2 cents, the first increase to the state’s current 18-cent per gallon levy on gasoline and diesel since 1991. The battle over NH’s gas tax has been pitched in recent years.
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Eight states raise their gas tax Eight states increased their gas tax this week, according to a report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The largest boost was in Wyoming, which raised its gas tax by 10 cents a gallon, followed by Connecticut, California, Maryland, Kentucky, Nebraska, Georgia and North Carolina. The increases went in to effect on July first.
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Total US Fuel Taxes by State “Other Taxes include a 1.4 cpg state UST fee (gasoline and diesel), a 2.25% state sales tax for gasoline, a 9.67% state sales tax for diesel, gasoline and diesel rates are rate + local sales tax. 22. 1.25.
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- gallon of gasoline in California is usually higher than nearly every other state • As of April 1, 2015, California retail gasoline taxes accounted for 66.0 cents per gallon • The U.S. average was 48.8 cents per gallon so California’s retail gasoline tax burden was 17.2 cents per gallon higher than the U.S. average on that date
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Governor Haslam announces gas tax increase MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Timothy Alexander is passionate about the price he pays at the pump. When we found him filling up his car at a North Memphis gas station, he didn't think much of Governor Bill Haslam's proposed 7 cent gas tax increase. I think it`s ridiculous, sir. I think it`s ridiculous. Already too high as it is, he said.
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New gas tax takes effect Jan. 1 SAN DIEGO -- As 2014 comes to an end, so may the downward trend of gas prices. A new gas tax is about to take effect at the start of the New Year and it could add a significant amount at the pump. “California has second highest gasoline tax in the nation now, before this new tax kicks in,” said Richard Rider of San Diego Tax Fighters. We’ll be No. 1 easily when new tax kicks in.”. Beginning Jan. 1, what some call a 'hidden tax' will take effect. The new tax could increase the price per gallon by 75 cents, some estimate. We've got what amounts to taxes in the form of cap and trade and this applies to industries and now it’s going to apply to cars, Rider said.
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- Some states charge an excise tax while other states have a flat tax. The below table displays state taxes plus fees, plus the 18.4 cents-per-gallon (cpg) federal excise tax. Additionally, some local counties may additionally charge an excise tax on gas, which is not reflected in this table.
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Mass. House looking at 3-cent hike in gas tax Massachusetts, however, is not the only New England state considering a gas tax increase. In New Hampshire, legislators are debating whether to raise their state’s road toll on gasoline 4 cents annually for the next few years. If enacted, that would increase New Hampshire’s gas tax to 22 cents starting in July, and would raise it to 30 cents by July 2015.
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Americans Saved $14 Billion on Gasoline this Year 1 Hawaii had the most expensive gas prices in 2014 with an annual average of $4.16 per gallon. 2  The next highest annual averages included: Alaska ($3.84), California ($3.75), Connecticut ($3.65) and New York ($3.65).
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- The federal gasoline excise tax rate is 18.4 cents per gallon. States then add their own taxes and fees. The American Petroleum Institute's April 2016 review (done quarterly) found 23 states with combined gas taxes and fees higher than the national average of 48.04 cents per gallon. Check out the top 10 highest gas taxes, state and federal combined, here.
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The Lowest Gas Prices In Every State The Lowest Gas Prices In Every State Despite a nationwide average of more than $2.50 for a gallon of gasoline, more gas stations are offering gasoline at under $2 per gallon. Two weeks ago, a gas station in Oklahoma became the first since 2010 to sell gasoline for under $2 per gallon.
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The 23-cent N.J. gas tax hike plan: 9 facts you need to know The gas tax is projected to generate about $750 million this year, and a 23-cent increase would add another $1.4 billion a year. Jersey motorists living near state borders would have a little relief. Gas would still cost more in New York and Pennsylvania, but would be cheaper in Delaware.
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- Hawaiians pay some of the highest gas taxes in the nation at 45 cents per gallon. Yet, Hawaii also consumes less gasoline than most states. At $3.40 per gallon, the price of gas in the state was the highest in the country, which reflects the fact that petroleum must be shipped across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii.
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10 Least Tax-Friendly States in the U.S. State sales tax: 4%. Gas taxes and fees: $0.48 per gallon (varies by county) The Aloha State is known for its high cost of living and high income tax rates are part of the reason. The top rate of 11% applies to taxable income of $300,000 for individual filers and $400,000 for married couples.
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These States Have the Highest and Lowest Alcohol Taxes And Kentucky takes top billing for wine taxes, adding an additional $3.56 per gallon to the price of wine. It's followed by Alaska ($2.50 per gallon), Florida ($2.25), Iowa ($1.75), and a tied Alabama and New Mexico ($1.70). Only two states—Wyoming and New Hampshire—decline to tax spirits altogether.
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Gas taxes by state (interactive map) Thanks to Uncle Sam, the states and some local governments, gasoline taxes typically raise the price of a gallon of gas by nearly 50 cents. According to the American Petroleum institute, Americans pay an average of 48.8 cents per gallon in taxes. The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon, while states set their own gas taxes. How much does your state charge? Check out our interactive map to find out. Click on a state to see its state, federal and combined gasoline taxes. The darker the red, the higher that state’s gas taxes are.
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What is the highest price gas that has ever been in the United States? Gasoline prices averaged the highest ever in 2012, despite never topping the single day spikes seen in 2008. The nationwide average price for a gallon of regular gas hit $3.60 in 2012, according to AAA. That's up 9 cents from the previous record high of $3.51 a gallon set in 2011. Gas prices hit highest average ever in 2012.
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- Momentum builds in Congress for raising the federal gas tax. By Laura Barron-Lopez and Keith Laing - 01/09/15 06:01 AM EST. Record-low gas prices across the U.S. have given rise to fresh talk in Washington of raising the federal gas tax for the first time in over 20 years, with leading Republicans now saying a hike must not be ruled out.
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Pennsylvania State Gas Tax to Rise 16 Percent The Pennsylvania gas tax will rise eight cents per gallon on January 1, 2017. At 50 cents per gallon, the state’s gas tax was already the highest in the country – and now it will be 58 cents, an increase of 16 percent. That’s not including a 18.4-cent federal excise tax, which brings the total tax paid to 76.4 cents per gallon. This jump is the third – and final – phase of hikes initiated by a 2013 state law, Act 89.
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Pennsylvaniaâs gas tax highest in the U.S., so where is it going? Johnson isn’t just paying for the fuel, and neither are you. The federal government taxes 18.4 cents per gallon. On top of that, states add their own gas taxes. Pennsylvania’s is the highest in the country at approximately 50.4 cents per gallon. “If you look at some of the roads, you wonder where your tax dollars are going,” Johnson said. PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards showed ABC27 upcoming road projects funded by the gas tax in central Pennsylvania, like bridge work along I-83. The gas tax comes from Act 89, passed in 2013.
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Pennsylvania State Taxes Pennsylvania's sales tax is 6 percent. Allegheny County adds a 1 percent local sales tax and Philadelphia adds 2 percent. As of 2015, the state had the highest gas tax in the U.S. at 50.5 cents a gallon. It taxes cigarettes at the rate of $1.60 per pack.
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- The top five states that consumed the most natural gas in 2015 by amount and share of total U.S. natural gas consumption: 1  Texas—4.14 Tcf (15%) 2  California—2.31 Tcf (8%) 3  Louisiana—1.47 Tcf (5%) 4  New York—1.36 Tcf (5%) 5  Florida—1.34 Tcf (5%)
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Kansas State Excise Taxes 2018 - Fuel, Cigarette, and Alcohol Taxes Kansas Gas Tax. The Kansas excise tax on gasoline is 24.00¢ per gallon, lower then 58% of the other 50 states. Kansas' excise tax on gasoline is ranked #29 out of the 50 states. The Kansas gas tax is included in the pump price at all gas stations in Kansas.
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Utahâs Average Gas Price Now 10th Highest in U.S. Utah’s Average Gas Price Now 10th Highest in U.S. Energy & Land, Press Releases, Wasatch Front Press Release Nov 8, 2016 Salt Lake City—In last month’s AAA Fuel Gauge Report, Utah’s average gas price was 22 nd highest in the country.