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Federal gas tax hike mirrors state increases in 1981
A proposal to raise the federal gasoline tax by a nickel to 9 cents per gallon gains attention as nearly half the states boosted their levies this year to fund highway and bridge maintenance. Nevada led with a jump to 10.5 cents and several others followed, while Massachusetts saw a slight decline due to wholesale price drops.
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