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SB 148

AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF TAXES AND GOVERNMENT-MANDATED FEES ON SIGNAGE ADVERTISING THE PRICE OF GASOLINE OR DIESEL FUEL.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Sampson

Connecticut bill requiring gas stations to display the tax and fee portions of fuel prices on pump signage to increase consumer transparency.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON General Law
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Bill Summary · SB 148

Legislative bill overview

SB 148 requires gas stations in Connecticut to display the portion of gasoline and diesel fuel prices attributable to taxes and government-mandated fees on their price signage. The bill mandates clear disclosure of how much of the pump price consumers pay goes directly to state and federal taxes versus the base fuel cost.

Why is this important

Gas prices are a significant household expense and major political issue. This bill addresses consumer transparency by revealing the tax component of fuel costs, which could inform public debate about tax policy while potentially influencing consumer perception of government's role in pricing. Connecticut currently has among the highest gas taxes in the nation, making this particularly relevant to state residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Gas stations would need to update signage regularly as tax rates and fuel prices fluctuate daily, creating operational and compliance costs
  • Accuracy and complexity: Separating taxes from base fuel costs is complicated when prices include federal excise taxes, state fuel taxes, and sales taxes applied to the total—displaying this clearly without misleading consumers is challenging
  • Political motivation: Critics may view this as advocacy designed to make taxes more visible and potentially unpopular, rather than neutral consumer information; supporters argue transparency is inherently valuable

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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