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The latest request also adds another economic issue to Wilson’s campaign for mayor. Wilson has repeatedly focused on the cost of living in Chicago and has positioned himself as an advocate for residents struggling with rising expenses. #election #gasprices #chicago

The state controls several major components of the tax burden imposed on gasoline, while Cook County and the City of Chicago levy their own taxes and fees that affect the final price motorists see at gas stations. #williewilson #chicago #mayor

Corbett said he supports maintaining and modernizing Illinois roads and bridges but questioned whether the scale and timing of the toll increases are justified. #tollway #collincorbett

The price decrease for Illinois, however, month-over-month was roughly 80 cents – a larger shift than the 56-cents difference in the national average, according to AAA. #gas #prices #centersquare

The agreement isn’t set to expire until July 2036, though it provides for regular review of the terms and the countries to negotiate every six years – with the first six-year term over at the beginning of July. #usmca #trade #trump #thecentersquare

While exports surged, domestic stocks of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fell sharply. Before the war began in the Middle East, which closed the Strait of Hormuz to most ship traffic, global oil and motor fuels markets were awash in supply. #gas #prices #oil

“We impose a motor fuel tax across the state that was adjusted six years ago, seven years ago now, in 2019, but then we impose a sales tax on top of that motor fuel tax,” Spain said. #tax #gas

At 48 cents a gallon, Illinois has one of the highest gas tax in the country, trailing only California’s 70-cents a gallon. #taxes #gas #prices