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FY2027 Illinois budget
Coverage of FY2027 Illinois budget in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois will pause its gas tax increase this summer. Here's how long it will last
Illinois will temporarily pause its gas tax increase starting July 1 for six months as part of the FY2027 budget, which also includes a back-to-school sales tax holiday. The pause aims to provide affordability relief amid rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty.