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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Fuel taxes - Caught on Camera

With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing ‘Irresponsible’ Policy for Political Gain?

For candidates like James Talarico, calling to suspend fuel taxes may be an easy way to sell “affordability” to swing voters. But it would come with its own long-term policy consequences.

Texas Observer

'Centre's price hike a curse': DK Shivakumar slams BJP, defends Congress guarantees schemes

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticizes the BJP for raising prices and increasing the financial burden on citizens. He highlights the Congress government's guarantee schemes as a way to reduce this burden. Shivakumar states that the central government's fuel taxes are a major cause of inflation.

The Economic Times

These 8 States Have the Lowest Gas Taxes — Are You in One?

Gas prices grab attention fast, and not in a gentle way. One glance at the pump can turn a good day sideways, especially when numbers climb higher than expected. Yet across the country, a handful of states quietly keep things more affordable thanks to lower gas taxes. These places don’t…

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Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

Some federal and state officials are talking about reducing fuel taxes to ease the burden of high gas prices caused by the war in Iran

The Independent UK

Fuel tax suspended by US state to drive down gas prices amid Iran war

Drivers are likely to start seeing relief in the coming days

The Independent UK

Biden Proposes Fuel Tax Increase For Private Jets

President Biden's proposal to raise fuel taxes for private jets faces opposition from the business aviation industry in a 9.3 billion DOT budget.

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Debate grows among Lula's team over Brazil fuel tax policy

A debate has broken out among senior aides to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over fuel taxes, underlining the competing views within his circle over the future path of his nascent leftist administration.

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Illinois could lose billions in motor fuel taxes as electric vehicle sales grow, report warns

Union-tied group pushes for a mileage tax to ensure state’s road-building coffers remain full if Illinois meets its goal of having 1 million EVs on the road by the end of the decade.

Chicago Sun-Times

As electric vehicles shrink gas tax revenue, more states may tax mileage

The increasing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is shrinking revenue from gas taxes, prompting more states to consider charging fees based on miles driven to help pay for roads and bridges.

Tribune News Service

Full circle: On cutting fuel taxes

Cutting fuel taxes is a must to ensure overall macroeconomic stability

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