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DARK SECRETS: Fuel taxes | Vintage Vibes

Trump Says $100-Plus per Fill-Up, but Truckers Say Red-Dyed Diesel Offers Only 'Minimal Relief'

Trump's red-dyed diesel order could defer federal fuel taxes through year-end, but trucking groups warn the measure offers limited relief, leaves state rules intact and does not address the supply pressures keeping diesel prices above $6.

International Business Times UK · 21h ago

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

European governments are cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and adjusting energy rules to ease the impact of record petrol and diesel prices. France, Germany and Spain are among those expanding support, while the EU faces the added risk of possible US restrictions on diesel exports.

Euronews · Sep 25

$Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracas$

Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracas

A House Freedom Caucus push for a vote on legislation to suspend federal motor fuel taxes amid war-driven pain at the pump was thwarted Tuesday after a group of rebels briefly held up floor action on other matters to press their demands. Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md., and other…

Roll Call · Sep 16

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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 · Jun 12

'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 · May 26

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…

Clever Dude · Apr 2

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 · Apr 1

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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 · Mar 20

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.

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.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

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 · Jan 17, 2023

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 · Oct 11, 2022

Full circle: On cutting fuel taxes

Cutting fuel taxes is a must to ensure overall macroeconomic stability

The Hindu · May 13, 2022

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