Illinoisans get 2nd gas tax hike of 2023 just before Independence Day

By Dylan Sharkey

06/26/2023

Illinoisans face the second gas tax hike of 2023 on July 1. The 3.1 cent hike doesn’t need lawmaker approval, thanks to state leaders implementing automatic gas tax hikes.

Memorial Day brings extra pain at Illinois gas pumps

By Dylan Sharkey

05/25/2023

Memorial Day weekend means millions will hit the road, but Illinoisans should try and fill up across states lines to avoid some of the nation’s highest gas taxes.

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Illinois gas tax revenue hits $212 million in April, highest monthly total this year

By Dylan Sharkey

05/09/2023

Illinois is eighth in the nation for most expensive gas, and reduced oil production in May could drive prices even higher. It all means more taxes for the state.

Pritzker gas tax hike takes effect on New Year’s Day

By Dylan Sharkey

12/29/2022

Illinoisans are stuck with two gas tax hikes in 2023, thanks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker delaying the 2022 hike until after his election.

TAGS: gas tax, JB Pritzker

Illinois holiday travelers face hike on nation’s No. 2 gas taxes

By Patrick Andriesen

12/16/2022

Plenty of Illinoisans will be on the road this holiday season, with record-high travel across the nation. Filling up for the trip is pricey in Illinois and will get even pricier after Jan. 1.

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State lawmakers debate delaying New Year’s Day gas tax hike

By Dylan Sharkey

11/25/2022

A bill in Springfield proposes delaying the Jan. 1 state gas tax hike. If it fails, drivers will see two gas tax hikes in 2023, expected to take the tax to over 45 cents a gallon.

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Illinois Thanksgiving travelers pay 2nd-highest gas taxes in nation

By Dylan Sharkey

11/23/2022

AAA predicts nearly 55 million people will travel for Thanksgiving this year, only 2% less than Thanksgiving travel in 2019. Illinoisans hitting the road should try to fill up in other states.

TAGS: gas tax, Thanksgiving

Pain of Illinois gas taxes felt as another price spike hits

By Dylan Sharkey

10/11/2022

OPEC decided to slow down oil production. Every state can expect higher gas prices, but Illinois taxes make the pain worse.

TAGS: gas prices, OPEC: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

Illinois drivers pay $35 more to fill up on gas than one year ago

By Patrick Andriesen

06/30/2022

Drivers are now paying $35 more to fill-up on regular gasoline and $65 more for diesel than they were a year ago. Gas taxes eat more than one-fifth of every tank.

TAGS: gas prices, gas tax, JB Pritzker, motor fuel tax, taxes

Illinois drivers pay 54 cents more per gallon than rest of U.S. ahead of July 4 travel

By Dylan Sharkey

06/29/2022

Independence Day travel will return to pre-pandemic levels this weekend, reminding Illinoisans they pay the most for gas in the Midwest thanks to high taxes.

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Illinoisans get 2nd gas tax hike of 2023 just before Independence Day

Memorial Day brings extra pain at Illinois gas pumps

Illinois gas tax revenue hits $212 million in April, highest monthly total this year

Pritzker gas tax hike takes effect on New Year’s Day

Illinois holiday travelers face hike on nation’s No. 2 gas taxes

State lawmakers debate delaying New Year’s Day gas tax hike

Illinois Thanksgiving travelers pay 2nd-highest gas taxes in nation

Pain of Illinois gas taxes felt as another price spike hits

Illinois drivers pay $35 more to fill up on gas than one year ago

Illinois drivers pay 54 cents more per gallon than rest of U.S. ahead of July 4 travel

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