OK, we’re now officially paying more for gas each week than groceries. Stopping to fill up the tank has never been one of my favorite activities, but it’s getting downright painful. Although it is a comfort to know that the state is enriching their coffers at our expense.

According to the Tax Foundation, Michigan is one of nine states with an sales tax (6%) on gasoline. That’s in addition to the excise tax already imposed by both the federal and state governments. Here’s a map showing gas taxes for each state (at least we don’t live in California!).

So this morning the government just got about $8.00 more from us. Just happy to do my part