As fuel prices continue rising , government leaders in Illinois have responded to growing concern over the impact high gas prices are having on residents. Leaders in the Illinois government are not yet committed to any specific action to ease the burden for residents.
The average cost of a gallon of unleaded in the state was nearly $4.21 on Tuesday, up $1.21 compared to a month ago, according to data from AAA.
When asked if there was anything he was considering to ease the burden for Illinoisans early Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is looking into ways of doing so, but stopped short of committing to a suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax.
Republicans lawmakers in the general assembly called on Democrats to suspend the tax for a 60-day period late last week. The tax brought in $3 billion for the state in 2025, revenue the state exclusively uses for construction and maintenance costs tied to transportation.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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