Rising gas prices have politicians across the country proposing tax relief measures.
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Gas prices in the US continue to drop slowly from last week’s record highs — the average price of a gallon of gas Sunday was $4.26, down about 7 cents from last weekend, per AAA. California continues to lead the nation at a whopping $5.85 per gallon, with average gas prices in several counties jumping above the $6 mark.
On Friday, both Maryland and Georgia passed legislation that would temporarily suspend gas taxes in their states. Maryland’s law will stop taxes for 30 days and save consumers about 36 cents per gallon. Georgia will pause gas taxes until the end of May, cutting prices by roughly 29 cents a gallon.
California legislators are also anxious to provide relief to drivers facing $6 prices. On Thursday, representatives announced a plan to give every Californian $400 in the form of a gas tax rebate. The $9 billion proposal would be funded by the state’s current…
