November 1, 2025

This weekend, utility rates up 5% (on top of 15% gas tax hike)

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon / OregonWatchdog.com Oregon largest natural gas utility is raising rates by 5% this weekend. This comes as the Oregon Legislature passed Hb 3991 which raises gas taxes by 15%, DMV fees by 100% and the transit wage payroll tax by 100%. It all adds up. Help us spread the word. Contribute online…

We found gas at $4.89!

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon / OregonWatchdog.com In October in NE Portland, one station was selling gas for $4.89! Now consider that the Oregon Legislature just passed a 6-cent gas tax increase.  That is very close to $5.00 gas in Oregon. This near-$5.00 gas is also on top of the Legislature’s doubling the transit wage…