Oregon Democrats' gas tax increase faces voter referendum amid rising fuel prices
Oregon's Democratic-controlled Legislature raised the state gas tax and fees in fall to fund road improvements and address transportation budget shortfall. Republicans launched a petition to repeal the increases, resulting in a referendum on the May 19 primary ballot. The vote occurs as gas prices surge nationally due to Iran-Israel conflict, with prices exceeding $4.50 per gallon nationally and averaging 80 cents higher in Oregon.
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