Hudson Valley counties look to reduce taxes on gas as fuel prices soar to $4
Some local governments are trying to ease the price pain. The Putnam County Legislature, for example, passed a measure Monday evening to only tax the first $3 per gallon of gas
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For the first time in more than three years, the average price of a gallon nationally is topping $4. Drivers are changing travel habits and working overtime to keep up with the steady rise in gas prices.
Delivery driver Audreanna Bucci told News 12 that she has had it with gas prices and she has had it with politicians who are not doing enough to make life in New York affordable.
"It's gone from $40 to fill [the tank] now to $65," Bucci said.
She has been making lifestyle changes, saving as much as she can and working overtime.
"Gas is more expensive. Everything is more expensive," she said. "There's nothing going on in America to make anything better right now, so thanks for the waste."
Some local governments are trying to ease the price pain. The Putnam County Legislature, for example, passed a measure Monday evening to only tax the first $3 per gallon of gas. It could reduce county taxes on gas by 5 to 10 cents per gallon, considering a price of $4 per gallon.
Drivers told News 12 on Tuesday that they will accept the tax break, though they are not jumping for joy over that figure.
Alex Vargas of Newburgh said the small break at least shows some of his local elected officials care.
"It can be significant," he said. "It's better that they're trying to lower it and help us save money on the gas prices."
Any gas tax changes or tax holidays passed by local governments would go into effect on June 1.
