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The First Oil Well Changed Everything—Then Came the 1932 Gas Tax

Updated: May 6

A new video is up breaking down how America’s first oil well helped reshape the country—fueling industry, changing transportation, and setting the stage for the policies that followed.


One key moment: 1932, when the gas tax was introduced—sold as a temporary measure, but it became a lasting part of what we pay at the pump.

Watch the new video, share it, and subscribe to Cancel 9/10 Gas for more history, context, and updates.


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