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Oregon should raise the state gas tax to pay for roads and transit.
The Legislature passed a gas tax increase in 2025, and voters rejected it in a May 2026 referendum. The state transportation agency faces a budget gap for road maintenance and services.
Christine Drazan
She should also issue a moratorium on the state gas tax, which at 40 cents a gallon, is one of the highest in the country.
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