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Gasoline taxes rise to average 49.5c/gal across U.S.

GasBuddy Blog -- Average gasoline taxes continue to rise, being pushed higher by states who charge sales tax on gasoline purchases. For April, the American Petroleum Institute in its monthly motor fuel tax report, indicates the national average for gasoline tax rose to 49.5c/gal from 48.8c/gal in January.

Most areas across the country saw either no change or a rise in gasoline taxes while Connecticut was the only area that saw gasoline taxes fall, likely thanks to a cap on gasoline taxes that passed recently.

As we believe gasoline prices have already peaked, we may likely see gasoline taxes begin to gently fall as the wholesale cost of gasoline also drops. The U.S. national average today is just 4c/gal ahead of the same date last year...

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Submitted Apr 20, 2012 By: PD

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humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,301 Points:2,398,095 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 5:16:35 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse the "general fund" doesnt leve much for roads and bridges
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:7,152 Points:2,585,610 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 5:08:16 PM Ignore speedys Report Abuse Everything keeps raising.
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,148 Points:2,089,845 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 5:06:36 PM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse Government has control over our pocketbooks, spend like crazy and steal it out of us. Good intentions will cost us dearly.
seeyardee Champion Author Sacramento Posts:9,237 Points:1,832,205 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 5:05:06 PM Ignore seeyardee Report Abuse Taxes aren't too fond of you, either.
JDisNo1 Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:129 Points:89,120 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:58:35 PM Ignore JDisNo1 Report Abuse I don't like taxes.
salog Champion Author Columbia Posts:7,730 Points:1,657,435 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:55:04 PM Ignore salog Report Abuse have to pay for the roads somehow
DblChek Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,387 Points:625,135 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:54:44 PM Ignore DblChek Report Abuse Straz: "I guess I will take a bus"...I think that's just what they want you to do. I wouldn't mind, except for the fact that when I drive to work, it takes 20 minutes. When I take the bus, I can get there, but with transfers it takes just over three hours. I can't afford a six hour commute.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,831 Points:784,615 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:53:43 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Its only money.
Bleeder Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,038 Points:1,717,725 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:53:13 PM Ignore Bleeder Report Abuse Now if we could only get them to spend it on improving our infrastructure.
marinedad1949 Champion Author Lancaster Posts:2,627 Points:530,170 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:52:49 PM Ignore marinedad1949 Report Abuse Gas prices have not peaked, don't buy it.
dickboyOC Sophomore Author Orlando Posts:155 Points:465,915 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:52:41 PM Ignore dickboyOC Report Abuse The tax will continue to rise as consumption goes down.
seawolf33 Rookie Author Philadelphia Posts:85 Points:475,920 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:51:38 PM Ignore seawolf33 Report Abuse Tax no one plus gas just dropped 5 cents in the last week
N4PIP Champion Author Miami Posts:1,010 Points:445,055 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:51:07 PM Ignore N4PIP Report Abuse I see "tax and spend" being chanted on this blog. In Florida, we pay some of the highest prices for fuel in the United States. Every step along the way in government it is populated by a Republican majority- County Commission, State Legislature and Governor, and U.S. House of Representatives. What happened to all of the hypocrites in politics who preach that Grover Norquist is some kind of tax messiah? Everybody talks low taxes, but, where? Floridians taxes have increased for fuel, the cost of auto insurance has risen dramatically, vehicle registration and driver license fees have doubled. Somebody please tell me why the Republicans in control are taxing and spending us to the poor house. They say one thing and do another.
puckheadmn Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,260 Points:1,132,815 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:48:51 PM Ignore puckheadmn Report Abuse Tax the rich only - drop taxes entirely from gasoline.
Ply440GTX Champion Author Texas Posts:1,009 Points:313,555 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:47:45 PM Ignore Ply440GTX Report Abuse Where in the hell does all that money go...? AND the tolls that rake in millions??? i.e. I35 in Kansas. I remember in the early '90s there was talk about doing away with that toll due to the money it reaped had paid off the original program/intent... And it is still there raking in $$$. Like pigs to a slaughter!
bcok Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,181 Points:1,555,520 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:46:54 PM Ignore bcok Report Abuse Did somebody say fall in gas prices?
5Golfer8 Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,258 Points:325,950 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:44:17 PM Ignore 5Golfer8 Report Abuse Lets steal the money from those who can't afford it.
hat48911 Rookie Author Lansing Posts:22 Points:210,545 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:44:07 PM Ignore hat48911 Report Abuse Why don't we all just run synthetic oil? I E. AMSOIL?
straz Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,708 Points:540,385 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:43:40 PM Ignore straz Report Abuse I guess I will take a bus
piglet31256 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:1 Points:86,900 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:41:36 PM Ignore piglet31256 Report Abuse It's no wonder, as a country, we can not get away from petrolium consumption.
Marty_P All-Star Author Baton Rouge Posts:769 Points:1,488,370 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:41:06 PM Ignore Marty_P Report Abuse Imagine that...
TXHUNTER1 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,712 Points:301,230 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:39:07 PM Ignore TXHUNTER1 Report Abuse Yep,saw this yesterday.
checkum Champion Author St. Louis Posts:7,729 Points:1,499,715 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:38:03 PM Ignore checkum Report Abuse tax and spend, that's all they know
glvdj Sophomore Author South Bend Posts:143 Points:552,235 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:37:40 PM Ignore glvdj Report Abuse Taxation without representation!
mazda03 Veteran Author Quebec City Posts:278 Points:1,299,295 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:32:20 PM Ignore mazda03 Report Abuse what s f...ing new
batman66 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:59 Points:281,305 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:31:50 PM Ignore batman66 Report Abuse ok,so
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:787 Points:593,460 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:27:59 PM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse tax and spend
cwashi3324 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,858 Points:586,745 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:24:55 PM Ignore cwashi3324 Report Abuse ok
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,797 Points:829,695 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:24:20 PM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse more inefficiency
BANKIS2 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,405 Points:941,255 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:22:32 PM Ignore BANKIS2 Report Abuse Makes absolutely no sense
BigBrat Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,688 Points:1,057,330 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:17:07 PM Ignore BigBrat Report Abuse This is B.S.
Wes1972 All-Star Author California Posts:650 Points:336,410 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:15:01 PM Ignore Wes1972 Report Abuse Here in CA we are honored to pay a cool 69 cents a gallon total tax. A skim off the top.
imcheep Champion Author New Mexico Posts:2,599 Points:670,455 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:12:40 PM Ignore imcheep Report Abuse Need to get rid of our state politicians that raise taxes.
olebufnav Champion Author Omaha Posts:4,121 Points:1,049,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:10:19 PM Ignore olebufnav Report Abuse If it moves, tax it! Seems to be the rule most places.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,355 Points:1,848,850 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:07:11 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse Just noticed that on top 5 you now show date... Good idea!
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:16,830 Points:3,058,320 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 4:00:40 PM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse too much.
AWVGUY Sophomore Author West Virginia Posts:244 Points:1,395,290 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:59:06 PM Ignore AWVGUY Report Abuse almost catching West Va. taxes
sivart Champion Author Arkansas Posts:18,387 Points:3,097,500 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:56:15 PM Ignore sivart Report Abuse k but where is the money going??
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:6,828 Points:1,719,700 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:55:02 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse Rediculous, And most have wasted the money they collected in the past by not putting it back into roads and bridges as was intended.
BigBillMI All-Star Author Detroit Posts:616 Points:248,930 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:54:01 PM Ignore BigBillMI Report Abuse ok
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,601 Points:1,631,825 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:52:34 PM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse Any one recall what happened in Boston with respect to Dngland and Tea?
Rancher23 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,328 Points:686,070 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:48:29 PM Ignore Rancher23 Report Abuse More Government BS !!!!!!
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,690 Points:2,648,725 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:47:23 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse Bush has been out of office almost 4 years. How can it be his fault?
CORKYWC All-Star Author Chicago Posts:574 Points:2,138,030 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:45:11 PM Ignore CORKYWC Report Abuse raising taxes is not good!! But not unexpected!
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,989 Points:3,147,905 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:44:41 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse As i said last time the government steals what ever they can!!!!!!!!
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,837 Points:1,842,480 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:44:14 PM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse Not a good thing.
rpr77 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:4,044 Points:794,985 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:44:08 PM Ignore rpr77 Report Abuse no!
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caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,749 Points:2,166,430 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:41:12 PM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse Interesting yesterday, but not worth repeating.
Gramps001 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,988 Points:1,385,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 3:40:55 PM Ignore Gramps001 Report Abuse Deja vu all over again and again!
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