New law will force millions of drivers to pay extra for every gallon of gas by 2027 – & certain car owners face $50 fee

AMERICANS may soon notice they’re paying more for gas and registration - but some drivers will pay more than others. A new bill proposes increasing the gas tax and charging more for registration on certain cars. The plan would see gas tax hiked by six cents and there would also be a jump in registration fees.

If it comes into effect, electric car owners would face a $50 hike in registration fees. Meanwhile, hybrid drivers would see a $25 jump in their registration fee. Lawmakers say the new bill will add over $10 billion in revenue to state transportation over the next six years.



READ MORE MOTORS They are currently trying to plug a shortfall of $1 billion. Another bill is being considered to hike the gas tax by nine cents, according to the radio station KIRO-FM. If the bill is passed, Washington will become the second most expensive state behind California, local CW affiliate KREM reported.

And, it will be the first time in 10 years that the state's gas tax will have been hiked. Most read in Motors That money will go towards Washington’s transportation projects, such as the North Spokane Corridor. "The Spokane community's been waiting for decades to get this project done,” Washington State Senator Marko Liias told KREM.

“We got to finish it.” According to Liias, the tax will cover the remainder of the project and will be used to fix any repairs needed on bridges and roads. Without the tax, the project could take several more years.

"Spokane residents are going to be paying in more traffic, more congestion,” Liaas said. “You know, time spent away from their family, in their home, commuting back and forth.” Surprisingly, some drivers aren’t bothered by the new tax as long as it helps finish projects faster.

"Transportation is something we use every single day,” one driver told the outlet. “Growing up, the north/south freeway is something I heard about for years on years, and it's something I'd like to see completed.” So far, the bill has passed through the Senate and is now just waiting for approval from the House of Representatives.

There are several steps you can take to safely pump gas. Find Your Pump Drive up to a pump, aligning your car’s fuel tank with the nozzle. Look for the fuel indicator arrow on your dashboard or the manual to know which side your gas tank is on.

Pay for Your Gas You can either pay at the pump with a credit/debit card or pay inside. If paying inside, give the attendant your pump number and the amount you want to spend. Open Your Fuel Lid Use the lever or button inside your car to open the gas tank lid, or open it manually if your car doesn’t have a lever.

Unscrew the gas cap. Pick the Right Nozzle Grab the correct nozzle from the pump (regular, premium, or diesel). Insert it securely into your gas tank.

Select Fuel Grade Choose the fuel grade (usually regular, mid-grade, or premium). Check your car's manual for the recommended fuel type. Start Pumping Pull the trigger to begin pumping.

Most nozzles have a lever that locks in place so you don’t have to hold it. Wait for Automatic Shutoff Keep an eye on the pump. It will automatically stop when your tank is full.

You’ll hear a click when this happens. Remove the Nozzle and Close the Tank Carefully remove the nozzle, return it to the pump, and make sure the gas cap is tightly secured. Get Your Receipt If you paid at the pump, decide if you want a receipt.

If you do, print it; if not, finish the transaction. Reset Your Odometer Inside your car, reset the fuel odometer to track your mileage. Usually, turning your car back on will reset it.

Source: AAA "I'm confident if we work hard, continue to do this in a bi-partisan way, we're going to get to the finish line," said Liias. During the Spokane City Council meeting, councilmember Michael Cathcart wrote a letter asking lawmakers not to cut the transportation budget. “In our Spokane neighborhoods.

..communities historically challenged by economic hardship and underinvestment.

..the incomplete freeway literally hangs overhead, leaving valuable land idle, hindering critical investments, including traffic and pedestrian safety and affordable housing opportunities,” the letter began.

Read More on The US Sun The council agreed to sign and send the letter to lawmakers. But, it's not clear if Washington governor Bob Ferguson will back the move to increase the gas tax..