Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar - Toronto Star

The cost of filling up your car with gas in Oregon is about to get more expensive, after voters there decided on Tuesday to approve a ballot measure that would increase state gasoline taxes by 12 cents per gallon. This comes at a time when gas prices across the United States are already soaring due to the conflict in Ukraine. In recent weeks, the price of gas has increased significantly as crude oil prices have climbed. The measure, known as Ballot Measure 109, passed with 54% of voters supporting it and 46% opposing. The tax would raise $283 million annually for transportation projects such a…