States See Spike in Gas Tax Heading Into July 4th Weekend

Ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, several states have imposed an increase in state gas taxes.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, gas prices in the U.S. have continued to rise with the national average currently set at $4.842, according to data from AAA. In comparison, on the same day last year, the national average gas price was listed at $3.123.

Several states, such as Indiana, South Carolina, Missouri, Maryland, Virginia and California have increased their state gas tax effective Friday, July 1.

The increase in state gas tax across these different areas comes ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, where millions of Americans are expected to travel via car. AAA recently estimated that 47.9 million people will travel via car over the upcoming holiday weekend, driving at least 50 miles. It’s not just gas that’s increasing though. Some of your favorite July 4 foods have increased prices, too. (Read more from “States See Spike in Gas Tax Heading Into July 4th Weekend” HERE)

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