# 'I'm getting an electric car': WA gas tax to increase on July 1 for first time in 9 years - MyNorthwest.com

> ‘I’m getting an electric car’: WA gas tax to increase on July 1 for first time in 9 years Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 AM Washington’s gas tax will increase by six cents per gallon starting July 1 — the first increase in nine…

- **Source:** [Mynorthwest](https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion/electric-car-wa-gas-tax/4249628?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3858bae8976fcb37ce017b)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #increase #july #electric #getting #mynorthwest #cents #chance #curley
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