News Release AAA
Unleaded gas is down 56 cents compared to a year ago with the national average at $2.17/gallon.
Since state averages vary dramatically from a low of $1.82 to a high of $3.06, before taking a long distance drive, visit gasprices.AAA.com for the latest fuel prices.
In Nebraska, the state average rose above $2 this week and is currently at $2.09 a gallon. Fuel prices in Nebraska jumped four cents a gallon during the past two days reflecting the July 1 increase in the state gas tax. (34.1 cents per gallon, up from 30.2) This is a new record high for the state gas tax.
Combined with the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon, and the underground storage tank fee of .9 cent per gallon, motorists in Nebraska pay 52.5 cents in taxes and fees for each gallon purchased. This rate is two cents less than the national average of 54.5 cents.
For more information on state motor fuel taxes, visit the American Petroleum Institute at www.api.org.
For the latest information on fuel prices, visit www.gasprices.aaa.com.