Careers, Salaries, and Lifetime Income

Question 5 • 2026-2027 Personal Finance w/ Mrs. Roudybush

Why does an excise tax on gasoline exist? Check all that apply.

Answer

to make gasoline prices more competitive

to provide funding for healthcare services and education

to discourage travel by automobile by making gasoline more expensive

to fund highway repairs and other special projects

to discourage the use of alternative modes of transportation

Careers, Salaries, and Lifetime Income

Variable Earnings

Employment and Education