High Gas Prices Are Spurring States to Waive Taxes and Regulations Amid Midterm Election
The suspension would eliminate 38.5-cent gas and 47-cent diesel taxes for 90 days, and lawmakers say it could cost more than $600 million.
- On Wednesday, Ohio lawmakers passed emergency legislation suspending the state's 38.5-cent gasoline and 47-cent diesel taxes for 90 days, sending the $725 million bipartisan measure to Governor Mike DeWine.
- Both gubernatorial candidates Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy called for a tax holiday last week, prompting Republican leaders to recall lawmakers to the Statehouse for an emergency session.
- Legislators will cover the $725 million cost using the state's General Revenue Fund rather than transportation reserves, a compromise that secured Democratic votes protecting road infrastructure projects.
- Despite previous opposition, Governor Mike DeWine plans to sign the bill on Thursday, reversing his 2019 stance; Democratic critics dismissed the emergency legislation as a political gimmick.
- Projections show drivers will save roughly $55 over the 90-day period, with lawmakers timing the relief to deliver benefits before the November 3 election.
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Gasoline prices continue to rise and some US states have already eliminated the fuel tax, while others are discussing their proposals.
Ohio lawmakers approve 90-day gas tax holiday just weeks ahead of election
Ohio state lawmakers have approved a 90-day gas tax holiday at the urging of Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy. The House and Senate also cobbled together the two-thirds supermajority necessary for an emergency clause which ensures the measure takes…
MONEY & BUSINESS: High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election – One America News Network
By DAVID A. LIEB and JULIE CARR SMYTHUpdated 3:54 PM PDT, September 30, 2026 A customer checks gas price while he fills up his vehicle’s tank at a gas station in Racine, Wis., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in …
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