Washington HB2404 reduces special fuels tax rates and halts future increases.

HB2404 removes the special fuels tax increase that went into effect July 1, 2025, and planned future increases. The bill aims to encourage more people to buy fuel in Washington, reduce the cost of Washington grown products, and improve the economy. The tax rates on special fuels, such as diesel, will be reduced and stabilized at the July 1, 2016 rate. The bill also imposes an annual license fee for the use of nonpolluting fuels like liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, or propane in motor vehicles.

Washington HB2404 reduces special fuels tax rates and halts future increases.

HB2404 removes the special fuels tax increase that went into effect July 1, 2025, and planned future increases. The bill aims to encourage more people to buy fuel in Washington, reduce the cost of Washington grown products, and improve the economy. The tax rates on special fuels, such as diesel, will be reduced and stabilized at the July 1, 2016 rate. The bill also imposes an annual license fee for the use of nonpolluting fuels like liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, or propane in motor vehicles.