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Opinion: What is pushing Washington’s gas prices above $5 again? Two truths and one myth

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:09:01 +0000

Myers argues Washington's CCA adds about 52 cents per gallon, a claim Ecology disputed but its own commissioned study supports.

Opinion: No surprise! West Coast climate policies drive the high cost of gas

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:03:36 +0000

New research links Washington's Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Fuel Standard to gas price increases of $0.41 to $0.48 per gallon.

Washington gas prices stay high despite Iran deal as automatic tax hike looms

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:33:02 +0000

Washington's gas tax rises 2% on July 1 under a new inflation-tied annual indexing mechanism.

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:37:57 +0000

AWB survey: 38% of WA businesses plan to expand in another state, up from 21% in winter 2025.

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:54:33 +0000

Washington's 55.4-cent gas excise tax plus CCA costs push per-gallon state burden past $1.17, with automatic annual increases ahead.

‘Clear sign of energy mismanagement’: Washington gas prices trending up

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:26:35 +0000

Gas prices in Washington have risen compared to last year, now averaging $4.39 per gallon. Factors include a new 6-cent gas tax hike and the state's cap-and-trade policy.

‘Not looking terrific for summer’: High gas prices in WA could get worse

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:44:14 +0000

With refinery shutdowns, global conflicts, and new state taxes on the horizon, Washington drivers could be in for a rough summer at the pump — and possibly an even more expensive future.