State leaders resist gas tax holidays as US gas price averages $3.79 a gallon
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Gas prices average $3.79, up 88 cents in a month. State leaders resist tax cuts; Democrats push federal gas tax suspension amid Iran war.
AAA reported Tuesday a gallon of regular gas now averages $3.79 in the U.S., up seven cents from Monday. Gas prices are now 88 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA data.
Most state leaders appear disinclined to grant gas tax holidays. Some say they are unsure how much doing so would help consumers.
State gas taxes vary by state. Alaska has the lowest gas tax at 8.95 cents per gallon, while Hawaii has the next lowest rate at 18.5 cents per gallon. California has the highest gas tax at 70.9 cents per gallon.
A handful of states charge a percentage on gas receipts rather than a flat amount per gallon.
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