A one-month, 10-cent decrease in the gas tax offers immediate relief for Kentuckians at the pump. Yet, by postponing the scheduled July 1 increase, policymakers may inadvertently cut crucial funding for roads across the state.

With critical highways and bridges aging across the United States, political leaders are revisiting the notion of raising the gasoline tax. As the nation’s infrastructure shows signs of serious wear, supporters argue a higher fuel tax might be crucial for road and bridge repairs.