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New Vehicle Fee Proposed to Replace Aging Gas Tax

4/2/2026

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  • On April 1, 2026, John Bozzella, head of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, proposed replacing U.S. gasoline tax with a weight-based vehicle fee to fund road repairs.
  • He noted the gas tax has been unchanged since 1993 and lost 60% of its value.
  • Bozzella argued the new fee would require all vehicles to contribute to maintenance.
  • The five-year surface transportation law expires on September 30; Republicans propose annual EV fees.