Gas tax in Maryland set to increase on July 1. Comptroller says hike tied to a ‘bad law’

The gas tax in Maryland is set to automatically increase on July 1 and some lawmakers are not happy. Memorial Day travel may have been pricey this year for Marylanders, but the Fourth of July travel may be more expensive because of an automatic increase in the state’s gas tax. Legislative leaders appear to be content with accepting the scheduled tax hike for another year despite pushback from some elected officials.