Taxes on gas is increasing, and that means higher prices at the pump. This is the sixth tax increase on gas since 2019. This comes as millions across the state hit the roads for the holiday weekend. This newest gas tax ads an additional 1.

Most new laws in the state of Illinois take effect at the start of the year, but there are several big changes that will take effect Tuesday. That’s because Illinois’ new budget takes effect at the start of Fiscal Year 2026,

Illinois motorists will pay an average of about $6 more in gasoline taxes over the coming year as the state’s motor fuel tax rate hike goes into effect Tuesday. This year’s increase, which is