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Fuel tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments will take effect in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and Mississippi starting 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; U.S. President Donald Trump; Patrick De Haan (GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis); Alex Kimani
What
Fuel tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments will take effect in California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and Mississippi starting July 1.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT · 5h 44m ago
Where
California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, Mississippi, United States ·
Why
States are implementing fuel tax changes to fund infrastructure improvements and maintain stable revenue streams, while some, like California and Maryland, have automatic inflation adjustments.
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How this affects you

Motorists in these six states will face higher costs at the pump due to various fuel tax increases and inflation-linked adjustments, intensifying the debate over potential federal gas tax relief amidst broader energy inflation concerns.

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