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Ybarra: The state’s new specialty fuels tax is hurting Washingtonians; My legislation would fix that

by State Rep. Alex Ybarra
| February 11, 2026 3:00 PM

Washington families are feeling the pinch everywhere they turn – at the grocery store, the gas pump, and in their monthly bills. Inflation may look better on paper, but for many people across our state, especially in rural communities, the cost of living continues to rise. One major reason for the increase is Washington’s specialty fuels tax.

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