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Gas Tax Hike Effective In Maryland, Virginia July 1 Gas Tax Hike Effective In Maryland, Virginia July 1
Gas Tax Hike Effective In Maryland, Virginia July 1 Buckle up: Gas prices are going up in Maryland and Virginia on Friday, July 1. Maryland's gas tax is almost 43 cents a gallon while Virginia's is about 28 cents. Virginia's average gas price as of Friday was $4.65, while Maryland's was $4.77. Both are lower than the nation's average gas price, $4.84, AAA says. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is urging a gas tax holiday while one in Maryland ended last April. "While the pain at the pump is only getting worse, the leaders of the General Assembly continue to refuse to do anything about it," Hogan said in a Tweet. "There is no rea…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect
Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect There will be no relief at the pump for Maryland motorists as top lawmakers shot down proposals for a second gas tax holiday. With gas prices reaching record highs across the nation in recent weeks, Maryland is still planning to enact its annual gas tax on Friday, July 1, causing more consternation for drivers already feeling the financial hit in their wallets. The scheduled increase will raise the gasoline tax from approximately 36 cents per gallon to nearly 43 cents per gallon, an 18 percent increase. When the tax takes effect, motorists can expect to see rises in prices of at least sev…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland First In The Nation To Officially Suspend Gas Tax Maryland First In The Nation To Officially Suspend Gas Tax
Maryland First In The Nation To Officially Suspend Gas Tax Maryland has became the first state in the county to officially enact an immediate suspension of the gas tax. Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill on Friday, March 18, suspending the fuel tax in the state in the wake of record high gas prices with the average being $4.21 per gallon. The bill suspends the collection of the tax, which is $0.36 per gallon, for up to 30 days.  "This bipartisan action will provide some relief from the pain at the pump and it is possible because of the prudent fiscal steps we have taken, which have resulted in a record budget surplus,” Governor Hogan said. “This i…

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by David Cifarelli
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The Gas Tax Could Be Up In Maryland — If Gov. Hogan Approves The Gas Tax Could Be Up In Maryland — If Gov. Hogan Approves
The Gas Tax Could Be Up In Maryland — If Gov. Hogan Approves Maryland State lawmakers have passed a measure to suspend a fuel tax in the state for 30 days, WJZ reports.  If passed by Gov. Larry Hogan, the bill would suspect the collection of the tax — $0.36 per gallon, as gas prices hit record highs. Senate just now unanimously passes SB1010 gas tax holiday bill. The legislation now goes to the house. This morning the House passed the same bill and sent their version to the Senate. When the chambers sign off on each other’s bills they will go to the Governors desk — David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) March 17, 2022 Hogan could sign the bill as early…

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by David Cifarelli