Seattlest: Good and Bad News about Gas in Washington State

paul in kirkland

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:29:31 -0800

Imagine that. A Republican finding that the high gas prices are simply the result of supply and demand, and partially blaming high taxes for our pain. I'm shocked - SHOCKED I tell you.

abbey

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:57:34 -0800

Ah, just like a politician to exaggerate! It wouldn't sound nearly as convincing if it was the "3rd highest." Thanks Mvb!

Michael van Baker

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:55:14 -0800

I've checked a few sources now, and I believe McKenna is incorrect about that "in the nation." It's one of the highest, but not the highest.

abbey

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:40:22 -0800

From the KING 5 article I referenced: "McKenna says Washington's gas tax, which combined with the federal fuel tax, comes out to 54.4 cents per gallon, the highest in the nation."

Michael van Baker

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:35:40 -0800

The fact that Washington State also has the highest per-gallon gas tax in the nation doesn't help, either.These people claim our gas taxes are lower than California, Connecticut, and Illinois.