[pc486]

The last federal gas tax increase was 31 years ago (1993). Most states have similarly stalled gas taxation. Both are also facing the issue of electric cars entirely dodging this tax revenue. It's such a large problem that the Highway Trust Fund is projected to bankrupt in 2028.

In other words, we haven't paid for that road.

[ur-whale]

You're confusing tax collection and tax increases.

According to your logic we should be at a tax rate on gas close to 99%.

[tristan957]

You are incorrect: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/what-do-texans-....

> There is also a federal tax of $18.4 cents per gallon.

[acchow]

Federal gas tax is not a percentage

[wizerdrobe]

They have not increased the tax but still collect it.

We’ve definitely paid for the road. We pay every time we fill our tank.