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Coverage dated November 6, 2026

'Inflation rising': ODOT records slight drop in gas tax revenue

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ODOT revealed that Oregon's gas consumption peaked in 2018 — and has slowly decreased in the time since.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    ODOT sees predicted drop in gas tax revenue due to more efficient cars, less use of high-priced gas (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of economists have long predicted gas tax revenue would decline as Oregonians purchase more efficient vehicles and use less gas to travel. That decline is officially here, officials said Friday, as motor fuels tax revenue is down 2.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    As predicted, ODOT sees drop in gas tax revenue due to more efficient cars, less use of high-priced gas (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of economists have long predicted gas tax revenue would decline as Oregonians purchase more efficient vehicles and use less gas to travel. That decline is officially here, officials said Friday, as motor fuels tax revenue is down 2.

  3. KOIN

    'Inflation rising': ODOT records slight drop in gas tax revenue (opens KOIN)

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    ODOT revealed that Oregon's gas consumption peaked in 2018 — and has slowly decreased in the time since.