{"id":2315235,"date":"2024-07-29T09:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-drivers-have-ways-to-save-as-fuel-taxes-skyrocket-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T09:36:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:36:26","slug":"illinois-drivers-have-ways-to-save-as-fuel-taxes-skyrocket-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-drivers-have-ways-to-save-as-fuel-taxes-skyrocket-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois drivers have ways to save as fuel taxes skyrocket &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fillinois-drivers-have-ways-to-save-as-fuel-taxes-skyrocket-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2315235&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The \u200carticle highlights the\u2063 challenges faced by Illinois drivers due to\u2064 significant increases\u200d in fuel \u2063taxes, \u200bwhich currently\u2063 sit at 47 cents per gallon following \u200ca recent hike\u200c of 3.5% on July 1. This represents a staggering 147% increase from the tax rate in 2017, when the tax\u200c was only 19 cents per\u200d gallon. The rising fuel taxes make it \u200cmore difficult \u200cfor \u2062consumers\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/farm-fields-dont-just-feed-us-they-store-carbon-but-a-big-question-is-how-much\/\" title=\"Farm fields not only provide food but also serve as carbon storage. However, the amount of carbon stored remains a significant question.\">save\u200d money<\/a>, prompting discussions on possible strategies for Illinois\u2064 drivers to mitigate these costs\u2063 amidst\u2063 escalating expenses\u200c at the pump.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Illinois drivers have ways to save as fuel taxes skyrocket<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1714813\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; High <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/radical-cultural-change-coming-to-america\/\" title=\"Radical Cultural Change Coming to America?\">gas taxes<\/a> make saving money more challenging for drivers in the Land of Lincoln.<\/p>\n<p>Illinois consumers are taxed 47 cents per gallon since the state&rsquo;s motor fuel tax increased 3.5% on July 1. This is 147% more than drivers were taxed in 2017, when the tax was 19 cents per gallon.<\/p>\n<p>The tax on diesel is now 54.5 cents per gallon.<\/p>\n<p>According to WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe, gas taxes just add frustration for most citizens.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A lot of people who are driving on a regular basis are doing it out of necessity,&rdquo; Happe said.<\/p>\n<p>Happe said drivers can try to offset higher taxes and prices for gas by taking advantage of helpful apps.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s some great ones like GasBuddy, which can help you find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-gas-stations-slash-prices-below-3-a-gallon-in-friendly-competition\/\" title=\"VA Gas Stations Slash Prices Below  A Gallon In \u2018Friendly Competition\u2019\">cheapest gas prices<\/a> near you. You can also enroll in rewards programs,&rdquo; Happe said.<\/p>\n<p>Happe added that many credit cards offer cash back or discounts on gas purchases. Happe said she learned that there are cheaper days to fill up your gas tank.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Typically, Mondays are a better day for filling up your gas tank. If you can maybe make it to Monday before filling up, that might save you a little bit there,&rdquo; Happe said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Happe also said it is important to drive efficiently and take care of your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Make sure you keep your vehicle maintained and drive at a consistent speed to improve your fuel efficiency,&rdquo; Happe explained.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1714813\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1714813\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illinois drivers can find ways to save as fuel taxes rise (The Center Square) \u2013 Soaring gas taxes are making it harder for drivers in Illinois to save money. Currently, consumers in the state face a tax of 47 cents per gallon following a 3.5% increase in the motor fuel tax on July 1. This represents a staggering 147% increase compared to the tax rate of 19 cents per gallon in 2017. The diesel tax has also risen, now standing at 54.5 cents per gallon. WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe notes that these gas taxes only add to the frustration for many residents, particularly those who drive out of necessity. To help mitigate the impact of rising taxes and gas prices, Happe suggests utilizing useful apps like GasBuddy to locate nearby stations with lower prices and enrolling in rewards programs offered by various retailers. Additionally, many credit cards provide cash back or discounts on fuel purchases. Happe also points out that certain days are typically cheaper for refueling; for instance, Mondays tend to offer better prices at the pump, so waiting until then could lead to savings. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of maintaining your vehicle and driving efficiently\u2014keeping your car well-maintained and driving at a steady speed can enhance fuel efficiency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2315236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1598583068-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[10774,36483,6413,9894,32076],"class_list":["post-2315235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-drivers","tag-fuel-taxes","tag-illinois","tag-savings","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1598583068-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2315235"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315235\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2315235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2315235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2315235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}