The Next Big Government Scheme: Taxing You for Every Mile You Drive

22 Jul 2022 | Abstracted from Spectator

"These total around 50 cents in taxes applied to every gallon of gas. Proportionately, gas taxes are just about the most regressive taxes after those applied to cigarettes"

"It will be a rude awakening for hybrid and EV drivers - who thought they would be “saving money” by buying cars that use less or even no gas..."

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