An increasing number of European countries are switching to an emissions-based car tax system due to global pressure to reduce carbon emissions, according to the 2014 edition of the annual "Fleet Europe" Taxation Guide.
Gasoline Excise Tax in California to Increase 3.5 Cents on July 1, 2013
Effective July 1, 2013, the excise tax on gasoline in California will increase 3.5 cents per gallon following a vote Feb. 28, 2013 by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).