Danville council votes to raise gas tax to 5 cents per gallon

DANVILLE – Gas prices will be going up in Danville this year.

Citing the poor condition of many city streets and the lack of a steady way to pay for repairs, the city council voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to increase the city's gas taxes starting May 1.

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