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B Parker · 12-19-2020, 10:13 AM

We may all hate stopping for fuel even more this year than last. How long do you think it will be before fuel is at least a dollar more a gallon? My State is proposing a thirty cent increase in State tax a gallon. BP

jmcarter · 12-19-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

We may all hate stopping for fuel even more this year than last. How long do you think it will be before fuel is at least a dollar more a gallon? My State is proposing a thirty cent increase in State tax a gallon. BP

Gas taxes will go steadily higher as the infrastructure continues to age. It will be interesting to watch how California gas prices will go up with their 2035 limit on traditional new car sales while pushing to EV and hybrids. With less gas tax revenue and aged electrical grids pushed to their limits taxes will have to go up unless the federal government chips in which of course spreads to us all. We may still be in the golden age of racing so enjoy it while you can.

MR DERBY CITY · 12-19-2020, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

We may all hate stopping for fuel even more this year than last. How long do you think it will be before fuel is at least a dollar more a gallon? My State is proposing a thirty cent increase in State tax a gallon. BP

With the TARDLINGS in charge, gasoline will be approaching 4 bucks a gallon sooner than later....

DG7050 · 12-19-2020, 01:46 PM

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Gas taxes will go steadily higher as the infrastructure continues to age. It will be interesting to watch how California gas prices will go up with their 2035 limit on traditional new car sales while pushing to EV and hybrids. With less gas tax revenue and aged electrical grids pushed to their limits taxes will have to go up unless the federal government chips in which of course spreads to us all. We may still be in the golden age of racing so enjoy it while you can.

California, Oregon and Washington will eventually replace the fuel tax with a Vehicle Miles Travelled tax. This will make electric vehicles and highly fuel efficient vehicles pay their fair share. They have studied it for years. It's just a matter of time before the legislation is approved.

jmcarter · 12-19-2020, 02:27 PM

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California, Oregon and Washington will eventually replace the fuel tax with a Vehicle Miles Travelled tax. This will make electric vehicles and highly fuel efficient vehicles pay their fair share. They have studied it for years. It's just a matter of time before the legislation is approved.

Understood, but don’t think VMT is inevitable at all. Even with the appointment of Buttigieg as Sec. of Transportation and his endorsement of VMT it’s got some hurdles. And does anyone believe gas taxes will go down even with VMT? It will be just another government program/bureaucracy.

Jack Matyas · 12-19-2020, 02:33 PM

Hey Johnny- I hate driving distance- period .Even your eight hour deal is more than I can stand .I'd be glad to load my stuff in your trailer and meet you there.

As for that Dallas thing -- JR was my hero and Bobby needed a vacation so stuff your woot-woot .

Merry Christmas to you and the family.

DG7050 · 12-19-2020, 10:41 PM

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Understood, but don’t think VMT is inevitable at all. Even with the appointment of Buttigieg as Sec. of Transportation and his endorsement of VMT it’s got some hurdles. And does anyone believe gas taxes will go down even with VMT? It will be just another government program/bureaucracy.

To clarify, STATE fuel taxes will be converted to VMT tax. In Calfifornia local sales taxes and tolls fund a major portion of project costs, state fuel taxes a bit less and federal taxes a relatively small portion of overall project funding. Very different than the mid west or south. No I don't think fuel taxes will go down, at best the will stay the same.

John DiBartolomeo · 12-23-2020, 08:24 AM

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Hey Johnny- I hate driving distance- period .Even your eight hour deal is more than I can stand .I'd be glad to load my stuff in your trailer and meet you there.

As for that Dallas thing -- JR was my hero and Bobby needed a vacation so stuff your woot-woot .

Merry Christmas to you and the family.

Anytime you're ready Jack! Merry Christmas to you too!

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