Out of Touch: Albuquerque City Council Votes to Raise Gas Tax on Families

May 28, 2021

Apparently, the skyrocketing gas prices across the country aren’t enough for the eco-left members of the Albuquerque city council.

In a 5-4 vote, the council is putting a question to the voters about adding 2 cents per gallon tax on gas. Keep in mind, the unemployment rate in New Mexico is among the highest in the nation. At the same time, gas prices in New Mexico have skyrocketed from $1.85 per gallon this time last year to $2.95 per gallon this week.

Apparently, the Albuquerque city council feels that with gas prices going up over 10 cents during the last month, families won’t notice the extra tax. The measure to raise the gas tax will be on the ballot in the next general election in November 2022.