Illinois Lawmakers Push for Gas Price Relief
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Illinois lawmakers from both parties are seeking immediate action on soaring gas prices, which have surged to an average of four dollars and twelve cents per gallon, twenty cents above the national average. The rapid increase, driven by escalating oil costs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, is causing significant hardship for residents, particularly working families. Illinois high state gas tax, set to rise in July, is exacerbating the situation. Republican representative Jed Davis proposed suspending the gas tax for sixty days, while Democrat representative Blaire Sherlock attributed the issue to Trump administration actions in Iran. As demand continues to strain supplies, lawmakers face mounting pressure to provide relief before prices escalate further.
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