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Motorists in six states face fuel tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments beginning July 1.
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California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, Mississippi, United States
Who
Drivers in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and Mississippi
What
Motorists in six states face fuel tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments beginning July 1.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT · 4h 30m ago
Where
California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, Mississippi, United States ·
Why
The adjustments are due to annual inflation indexing, infrastructure funding needs, or previously enacted legislation.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
These fuel tax increases will raise the cost of gasoline for motorists in these states, potentially offsetting recent declines in national average gas prices and intensifying debate over a federal gas tax holiday.
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