Drivers in Illinois are bracing for yet another financial blow as state motor fuel taxes are set to increase to 47 cents per gallon starting July 1. This hike, which marks a significant rise from previous years, will see the typical driver shelling out an additional $184 annually compared to 2019 figures. This latest increase is part of a broader trend that has positioned Illinois as having the second-highest gas taxes in the nation. According to Bryce Hill of the Illinois Policy Institute, these escalating costs disproportionately impact middle and lower-income families, who allocate a larger portion of their budget to fuel expenses. Amidst rising living costs, this tax hike contributes to the mounting fiscal pressures facing Illinois residents.
