Seminole County on Tuesday approved a gas tax increase, which will raise the price of regular gas by 5 cents per gallon.

The increase would bring the local gas tax to 12 cents a gallon, which is in line with Volusia County but would outpace Orange County by six cents.

The county said the move is expected to generate nearly $9 million in revenue per year.

According to the county, on average, five cents per gallon would cost $2 a month, and drivers would pay $24 per year.

The additional revenue would be used on transportation costs, which includes funding roads, public transit, bicycles and pedestrian systems.

The tax will be implemented on Jan. 1, 2026.

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