Motor fuel tax increase

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This is for the Twin Cities. Normal voted to double its motor fuel tax from 4¢ a gallon to 8¢ a gallon. It will potentially bring in $1 million dollars for roads and other improvements. Supposedly, they wanted to match Bloomington's rate, approved there 2 years ago.
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I'm sure Peoria will say "Other cities are doubling their fuel tax so we should, too." Just a matter of time.
Why do I feel some sort of ridiculous retort will occur in 3.........2........1...........
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kevwr1962 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:57 pm I'm sure Peoria will say "Other cities are doubling their fuel tax so we should, too." Just a matter of time.
Big deal. Besides, I thought you were already driving to East Peoria to avoid it and save 5 cents a gallon?
You mean its not the flu!?!

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RPlant wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:22 am
kevwr1962 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:57 pm I'm sure Peoria will say "Other cities are doubling their fuel tax so we should, too." Just a matter of time.
Big deal. Besides, I thought you were already driving to East Peoria to avoid it and save 5 cents a gallon?
No, I am already IN East Peoria, am aware of my fuel situation and buy gas there. And I have to go less than 200 yards from my weekly EP destination to save $.15 a gallon. And why is that? If Peoria has a five cents fuel tax, why is EP still 10-15 cents cheaper per gallon? Is there a gas truck toll bridge into Peoria that I'm missing?
Why do I feel some sort of ridiculous retort will occur in 3.........2........1...........
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YES
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As of 9-22-20:

East Peoria Avg = $2.21, http://www.gaspricewatch.com/IL-/East-P ... ge-1/2.htm
Peoria Avg = $2.29, http://www.gaspricewatch.com/IL-/Peoria ... ge-1/2.htm

8 cent difference, we both stand corrected. I was under by 3 cents, you were over by 7 cents.

I'd still win on the Price is Right.

You mean its not the flu!?!

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RPlant wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:20 am
I'd still win on the Price is Right
That’s all that matters right? :roll:
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Facts, or closest to the actual facts is what should matter. Don't you think?
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I’m not sure any of us should be that concerned with where he chooses to purchase his gasoline.
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AV8R wrote: ↑Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:28 am I’m not sure any of us should be that concerned with where he chooses to purchase his gasoline.
I have to agree. I buy gas when I need it, not where it is cheapest. I figure the MOST a person could save on a tank of gas is about $2 to $3.
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