new hampshire just made a major change that will impact your grocery and gas spending starting next month—and critics say it’s a $250 million tax that hits the wallet hardest for families. As of July 1, Granite Staters will see a 15-cent hike on every gallon of gas, plus a new penny-per-dollar fee on prepared foods like deli sandwiches and coffee shop pastries. Consumer advocates warn the new Hampshire “usage fees” are disguised as infrastructure costs, but they’ll drain household budgets at the pump and the register. The average driver could pay an extra $90 a year, while a daily lunch sandwich and coffee run adds up to over $150 in new charges. State lawmakers claim the revenue is “critical” for roads and schools, but opponents say working families are being squeezed without a vote. Residents are already stockpiling fuel and hitting farmers’ markets to dodge the tax—and financial advisors are suggesting you check your bank’s fee alerts.