Sociopolitics

The proposal to increase the gas tax is a contentious issue among voters.

• debatable

• controversial

• agreeable

• straightforward

It would be erroneous to assume everyone opposes the gas tax increase.

• incorrect

• mistaken

• accurate

• misleading

Many people rely upon their cars for daily travel.

• depend on

• need

• avoid

• ignore

Millions of people commute to work by car every day.

• travel

• relax

• stay home

• go back and forth

Most vehicles run on gasoline.

• operate with

• conserve

• depend on

• need

A higher gas tax could hurt low-income families.

• trouble

• harm

• assist

• damage

The government uses gas tax income for road maintenance.

• expenditure

• earnings

• cost

• revenue

Public transportation could become more appealing with higher gas prices.

• travel

• recreation

• transport

• transit

Some people will struggle to make it with the increased costs.

• manage

• achieve

• get somewhere in time

• reach

The increase in gas prices will create a financial hardship for many.

• difficulty

• burden

• convenience

• suffering