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Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought going electric meant beating the system? Pennsylvania and New Jersey have other plans. Both states are now apparently charging electric and plug-in hybrid drivers new annual fees to help make up for lost gas tax revenue. In Pennsylvania, the Road User Charge (RUC) kicked in on April 1, 2025, after being signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro last year, according to PA.gov. Here’s what drivers are paying: EV owners: $200 in 2025, rising to $250 in 2026 Plug-in hybrid owners (PHEVs): $50 in 2025, rising to $63 in 2026 Drivers opting for two-year registration will pay double those…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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NJ's Gas Tax Jumps Again: Here's How Much You'll Be Paying At The Pump NJ's Gas Tax Jumps Again: Here's How Much You'll Be Paying At The Pump
NJ's Gas Tax Jumps Again: Here's How Much You'll Be Paying At The Pump Start saving those pennies, New Jersey. Come Jan. 1, 2025, the gas tax is getting a New Year’s makeover — up by 2.6 cents per gallon, the state's Treasury Department announced Monday, Dec. 2.  Consider it your annual donation to the potholed paradise we call home. This bump, which nudges the total tax on gas to 44.9 cents per gallon (diesel drivers, you're coughing up 51.9 cents), is all part of the state’s plan to fund critical transportation projects. Want smooth roads and sturdy bridges? Someone’s gotta pay, and spoiler alert: it’s you. "Based on our review of the consumption data,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Glen Burnie, MD
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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
Westminster, MD
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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
Greenburgh, NY
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Here's How Long NYers Will Get Relief At Pump As Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect Here's How Long NYers Will Get Relief At Pump As Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect
Here's How Long NYers Will Get Relief At Pump As Gas Tax Holiday Takes Effect With gas prices reaching record heights across the nation, New Yorkers will see some financial relief at the pump as the statewide gas tax holiday goes into effect. As of Wednesday, June 1, New York is suspending certain taxes on fuel for the rest of the year to help limit the strain motorists have been feeling for months amid record inflation. The tax suspension will reduce prices by at least 16 cents per gallon statewide, with some counties offering additional savings to aid consumers who have struggled with rising gas prices. Related story - Gas Sales Tax Cap To Take Effect In Th…

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by Zak Failla
Glen Burnie, MD
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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
Towson, MD
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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
Hartford, CT
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Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start
Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has a plan to provide motorists a bit of financial relief as gas prices at the pump continue to surge to record highs. Lamont announced on Monday, March 14 that there was a bipartisan agreement to enact a “gas tax holiday” that could begin within a week to eliminate the 25-cent per-gallon tax through the summer. According to the governor, the “holiday” will cost the state approximately $90 million and could cut the tax through Thursday, June 30. If approved by the General Assembly, the “holiday” could begin as soon as next week. Lamont added that the state may …

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by Zak Failla
North Hunterdon, NJ
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NJ's Gas Tax Drops NJ's Gas Tax Drops
NJ's Gas Tax Drops The Garden State’s gas tax drops Friday by several cents per gallon, offsetting last October’s pandemic-related increase. The tax decreased by 8.3 cents and now totals 42.4 cents per gallon following the last increase of 9.3 cents, News12 reports. Meanwhile, the tax for diesel is dropping from 57.7 to 49.4 cents per gallon, state officials confirmed in August. While New Jersey previously had one of the lowest gas tax rates in the country, the rates have spiked more than 36 cents per gallon since 2016 — the main cause being a 23 cent increase under former Gov. Chris Christie for rail a…

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by Valerie Musson
Elizabeth, NJ
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Poll: Nearly Everyone Wants N.J. Roads Fixed. Only Half Want To Pay. Poll: Nearly Everyone Wants N.J. Roads Fixed. Only Half Want To Pay.
Poll: Nearly Everyone Wants N.J. Roads Fixed. Only Half Want To Pay. A proposed federal spending package for the nation’s crumbling infrastructure is overwhelmingly popular in New Jersey. About 80 percent of respondents in a recent Stockton University survey support fixing bridges, tunnels and roads in the Garden State -- if the U.S. government pays for it. But if the plan is funded by New Jerseyans? Not so much. Just about half of respondents, 48 percent, said they would be unwilling to foot the bill, while 45 percent said they would be willing. “New Jersey is a very high-tax state, and taxpayers already feel that they are tapped out,” said Michael W. Kle…

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by Paul Milo