Not Fueling Around: Governor Says Gas Tax Cut Wouldn't Affect Pump Prices

Ron DeSantis shares update on rising Florida gas prices

The Florida governor has shot down calls for the state’s gas tax to be temporarily suspended, arguing there is no “simple fix” to the issue.

Gov. DeSantis: No ‘Simple Fix’ For Rising Gas Prices

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida With average gas prices in Florida approaching $4 a gallon, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday there is no “simple fix” the state could enact. Democrats in the state Legislature have asked the governor to temporarily lift the state’s 23.5-cent per gallon tax on gas. However, while appearing at PIER 22 in Bradenton, DeSantis said he’s concerned about the increase but that the solution is an issue for the fe…

Florida Gov. DeSantis says there's no ‘simple fix' for rising gas prices

With average gas prices in Florida approaching $4 a gallon, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday there is no “simple fix” the state could enact.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there’s no ‘simple fix’ for rising gas prices

With average gas prices in Florida approaching $4 a gallon, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday there is no “simple fix” the state could enact. Democrats in the state Legislature have asked the governor to temporarily lift the state’s 23.5-cent per…

Ron DeSantis skeptical of state gas tax pause

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) expressed skepticism on Thursday about whether the state would step in to cut Florida’s gas tax while fuel prices spike during the war with Iran. Democrats in the state legislature have floated the idea of temporarily slashing the gas tax as the price at the pump hit $3.67 per regular gallon this week. But DeSantis poured cold water on the idea, saying the state’s “ability to influence the fuel prices are really marginal…

DeSantis rejects call to suspend gas tax amid higher costs, says no ‘simple fix’

The governor in 2022 previously suspended the gas tax.