Raising Gasoline Taxes to Control Consumption
Yesterday an article was written describing both the positive and negative impacts that the recent drop in gasoline prices can and might have on society. I’m glad that this particular article was published because just a few hours later one of our faithful readers here named Robert, sent us an email with his opinion on what can be done with this situation.
In Robert’s email, he expressed a strong concern that the significant drop in fuel prices will cause people to return to their previous driving habits. He also believed that public transportation ridership levels will decrease as people will move back towards driving their own vehicles, as this mode is once again affordable. Robert then went on to explain that raising the gasoline tax would help to control wasteful fuel consumption and also maintain the increases in public transportation ridership levels that was shown this past summer.
I must say that I totally agree with Robert. It may be a tough issue for some to stomach (having to pay more at the pumps because of increases in taxes) however an increase in fuel taxes will have numerous benefits. In addition to helping to promote smarter driving patterns, each state will see additional revenue brought in. This is of significant importance because most of the states are facing budget cuts and on top of this, the overall condition of the roadways and bridges within our nation are deteriorating. So this money can then be applied towards the maintenance and repairs/overhauls of this infrastructure.
Thanks again Robert for sharing your email with us.
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