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Rise in gas tax to cause more pain at KY pumps

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On July 1st, the state's gas tax will rise 2.1 cents per gallon. On July 1st, the state's gas tax will rise 2.1 cents per gallon.
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KENTUCKY (WFIE) -

Gas prices are about to go up again in Kentucky.

On July 1st, the state's gas tax will rise 2.1 cents per gallon. That means drivers will be paying nearly 30 cents in state taxes for each gallon they purchase.

The increase is automatic because Kentucky's tax is tied to the average cost of wholesale gas, which has been rising.

Kentucky Transportation officials told the Courier Journal, the increase is expected to generate about $57 million next year for the state road fund.

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