SEATTLE — Washington state has the highest gas prices in the country right now, even surpassing California by a fraction of a cent. The national average for a regular gallon of gas is approximately $3.20, while Washington drivers are paying $1.65 more on average.
So, how did we get here?
State lawmakers agree, there are likely a few causes that have led to this, like supply chain issues. But there are some increases that have been in the hands of lawmakers. For example, in July, the state gas tax went up by six cents per gallon.
Chair of the Washington House Transportation Committee, Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) said he doesn’t think that gas tax will go down any time soon.
“Those dollars are to take care of projects, investments in the highway system, in the ferry system that are very needed,” said Fey…