On March 29, the Washington State Senate passed SB 5801 (31-18), which would raise the gas tax by 6 cents per gallon starting July 1, 2025, with an automatic 2% annual increase thereafter. The bill now waits for a hearing in the House Transportation Committee.
What does this mean for consumers and retailers?
Current fuel taxes and fees in Washington already total $1.21 per gallon. By 2028, cumulative state and federal fuel-related costs could reach $1.75 per gallon. That’s an increase of 54 cents per gallon—driven by the gas tax, cap-and-trade program, low carbon fuel standard (LCFS), and other state fees. These added costs will ripple through the economy—affecting everything from transportation to the price of groceries and household goods.
View the full fuel cost breakdown in the infographic provided by Affordable Fuel Washington.
