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Former governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley (R-SC) suggested doing away with the federal gas tax in order to bring down fuel prices for customers during the most recent Republican primary debate.
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The majority of state budgets for roads and infrastructure in the United States are financed by gasoline taxes. The historical justification for this makes sense. Since more people use public roadways, they need more gasoline, the gas tax is a wisely constructed user fee.
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Many Americans notice fuel taxes during the hot summer driving season. This map shows how much each state will charge for gas in July 2023.
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Many European governments granted temporary gasoline tax reductions in reaction to a year of high energy price hikes in 2022. By 2023, European gas and diesel taxes had essentially returned to pre-Russia-Ukraine war levels. The European Union (EU) mandates member states to impose a minimum excise duty of €0.36 per liter ($1.55 per gallon) on gasoline (petrol).
Former governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley (R-SC) suggested doing away with the federal gas tax in order to bring down fuel prices for customers during the most recent Republican primary debate.
