Idaho lawmakers are worried about draft legislation in Utah that would raise gas prices for drivers in their state.
What's happening?
A draft bill in Utah aims to cut gas prices in half for Utahns, but it would reclaim lost revenue by adding a refinery tax for fuel that is shipped out of state. According to KTVB 7, this could raise the cost of gas for Idahoans by 25 cents per gallon, as the state has none of its own refineries and gets 85% of its supply from Utah.
"What they're trying to do will drive up prices for our families here," Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle said, per KTVB 7. "We don't need to be building Utah's roads, and we don't need to be paying what, in my opinion, is an unconstitutional tax."
Why is this news important?
Idaho is among 20 states that do not have their own oil refineries, leaving them susceptible to such policies in other states. At the same time, gas prices are highly volatile overall, frequently shifting due to a number of factors, including seasonal demand changes and world events.
This pricey gasoline has another cost down the line, too — it spews out of vehicles' tailpipes, polluting the air and driving the overheating of our planet.
What's being done about rising gasoline prices?
EV drivers don't have to worry about rising gas prices or unfair taxes imposed by other states. In fact, EV drivers tend to spend about 60% less on fuel costs, according to a 2020 Consumer Reports study.
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