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12. Sure as hell not in Philly!

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 01:01 PM

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Even when I look on Gas Buddy, most of what they claim is "in Philadelphia" is in reality in NJ or DE or miles away outside the city, and most are the "convenience store" stations. The Exxons/Mobils/Lukoils/Sunocos, etc., tend to be higher.

The 2026 PA fuel tax - https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-rates/motor-fuel-tax-rates#accordion-416661d3e1-item-60079e4470

The following rates are effective Jan. 1, 2026, and apply to tax periods through calendar year 2026.

Aviation gasoline $0.057/gallon
Jet fuel $0.017/gallon
Liquid fuels (motor gasoline and gasohol) $0.576/gallon
Fuels (undyed diesel and undyed kerosene) $0.741/gallon

It's one of the highest in the country. We came in 4th last year (but early on when Tom Wolf was governor the first term ~2014 - 2018, it was the highest and not long after, other states started leapfrogging us).

All of the states ahead of us have minimum wages WAY more than PA's $7.25/hr (yes we are STILL stuck on that).

I think the state has a requirement where prices can only be changed once a week (not sure what day), so by next week, look out!

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AMEN ! PhilG Yesterday #9

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