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Oregon gas tax may rise less than projected after officials fixed key Oregon transportation study


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Oregon lawmakers are continuing negotiations for a massive transportation funding package.

The Oregon gas tax may increase by less than previously projected following corrections to a key Oregon transportation study. Initially, the study suggested a significant rise in the gas tax due to an error in calculating the impact of electric vehicles on road usage. After officials corrected the study, the projected increase in the gas tax was adjusted downwards. This revision comes as a relief to many Oregonians who were concerned about the potential financial burden of a higher gas tax. The corrected study now provides a more accurate forecast of future gas tax rates, taking into account the growing number of electric vehicles on the road.

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