Fuel Tax

WYDOT officials say they are facing a yearly budget shortfall of $245 million per year.

The fuel tax and salary increase are only a couple of the high-profile bills that have failed to win introduction so far.

The tax would raise an estimated $20 million per year, according to the fiscal note attached to the bill.

The state Department of Transportation estimates the tax increase would bring in about $20 million annually.

The state fuel tax went up 10 cents a gallon today

A bill to raise state fuel taxes by a dime a gallon is set for what could be its final vote in the Wyoming State Senate.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Senate is set to hear a proposal to raise state fuel taxes by a dime a gallon. The bill would raise the tax from the existing rate of 14 cents a gallon up to 24 cents. The hike would raise about $70 million a year for the state highway system and local governments...

The house revenue committee voted 7-2 to recommend approval of a bill to hike fuel taxes by a dime. The tax would increase from 14 cents to 24 cents a gallon on gasoline.