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09/25/2024 08:00 AMFor a long time, Connecticut residents have not considered how energy costs affect their cost of living. However, that is changing with the surprising “public cost” charge in resident electric bills. Majority politicians failed to protect residents from this additional charge.
Connecticut was already among the highest cost electricity states in the country, so the new public cost is excessive. If it was football, majority politicians would get a penalty for “unnecessary roughness.”
Connecticut is also among the highest diesel fuel tax states. Most residents don’t drive diesel vehicles, so this tax goes unnoticed. However, residents should understand that much of what we buy is delivered by diesel trucks. Therefore, that diesel fuel tax is embedded in the price of all those products we buy.
At 25 cents per gallon, Connecticut’s gasoline tax is now more moderate versus other states. However, residents should know about the Petroleum Products Earnings Tax (PGET). This tax of 8.1% is imposed on petroleum product distribution, including gasoline, which is passed on to consumers. When the PGET is factored in, Connecticut is among the highest gas tax states.
Energy is an economic lifeblood so taxation of it is critical. Majority politicians have created a web of high and hidden taxes that in the end, affect the cost of living for all.
Kathryn Russell, the candidate for the 36th House District, abhors these high taxes and deceptive cost impositions on families. She has 30 years of experience in small businesses and large corporations, along with an advanced business degree.
Kathryn Russell knows how to identify unnecessary costs and will drive legislation to stop them. With Kathryn Russell, residents will understand how energy taxes will impact their standard of living.
So, for better, more transparent control of energy costs, vote for Kathryn Russell.
Paul Radicchi
Chester
Paul Radicchi is a member of the Chester Board of Selectmen