Did Illinois' gas tax increase or change on July 1? What the new law says

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date July 1, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Last Updated July 1, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-will-pause-its-gas-tax-increase-this-summer-heres-how-long-it-will-last-2/3955830/

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Many [ new laws ][1] went into effect Wednesday, July 1 in Illinois -- and one of them will impact how much you pay to fill up your car with gas. Starting Wednesday, Illinois' gas tax increase of 1.3 cents will be paused, and won't go into effect as planned for July 1 2026. The change comes as part...