Missouri’s gas tax going up again Friday as hike in Illinois suspended for 6 months – By Jack Suntrup (St Louis Post-Dispatch) / July 1, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s fuel tax increases again on Friday, but in Illinois, a planned hike is on hold for six months.
Missouri’s tax will go up another 2.5 cents, the second such increase since last year, bringing the state’s total fuel tax to 22 cents per gallon.
Meanwhile, Illinois’ 39-cent fuel tax will stay flat until January as part of a tax relief package signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Missouri taxes are increasing as consumers continue to face pressure at the gas pump, with average retail prices at Missouri stations peaking at about $4.70 per gallon in June before declining slightly to close out the month, according to a GasBuddy analysis.
