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Economics2h 36m ago

Drivers in six states—California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and Mississippi—face fuel tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments beginning July 1.

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 (Oilprice.com)
What
Drivers in six states—California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and Mississippi—face fuel tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments beginning July 1.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT · 2h 36m ago
Where
California, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, Mississippi, United States ·
Why
The adjustments are largely due to state laws aiming to fund infrastructure improvements or maintain stable revenue streams, with some tied to inflation.
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How this affects you

This means motorists in these states will likely pay more at the pump due to various tax increases or inflation-linked adjustments, despite a recent dip in national average gas prices, potentially widening the gap between state-level tax policies and federal calls for tax relief.

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