New data suggests fuel tax revenue is projected to fall by about $217 million over six years, largely by reduced gasoline and diesel use.
SEATTLE — Washington’s transportation revenue is falling as fewer drivers hit the road and fuel consumption declines, according to a new state forecast.
The drop is driven largely by reduced gasoline and diesel use, said Aaron Halbert, a financial analyst for the Washington State Transportation Commission.
“Fuel tax revenue is down, and that’s kind of the major driver of our transportation revenue,” Halbert said during a commission meeting on Tuesday.
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