Missouri’s gas tax is set to rise by 2.5 cents next week to the dismay of drivers. Although lawmakers didn’t foresee out of control inflation when they passed the bill in 2021, some have already called for the tax to be suspended until the economy stabilizes.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, July 13, Governor Mike Parson signed legislation into law that would incrementally increase the Missouri gas tax over five years. This is the first time Missouri has seen an increase in state gas tax since 1996.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, May 11, the Missouri Legislature passed a bill that would increase the gas and diesel tax for consumers. This is the first time in almost 25 years the state has seen a tax increase on fuel.
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