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Virginia Republicans Urge Spanberger to Call Special Session for Fuel-Tax Holiday – WTOP News
Republicans said the 90-day pause would cost about $410 million and could be covered by stronger-than-expected state revenues.
- On Tuesday, Virginia Republican leaders called on Governor Abigail Spanberger to suspend the state's gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days, arguing the temporary measure would provide immediate relief to families, farmers, and trucking companies.
- Diesel and gasoline prices have surged more than 40% since the war with Iran began in February, creating financial pressure on Virginians and driving up operating costs for logistics companies across the state.
- Valor Logistics president Christian Snead estimated a 90-day suspension would save his company about $210,000, while individual drivers purchasing 15 gallons of gasoline would save $4.89 per fill-up.
- Governor Spanberger's office is assessing relief options while blaming price hikes on President Trump's war, though Democratic Del. Sam Rasoul opposed the tax cut, arguing it would reduce funding for Virginia's transportation infrastructure.
- Republicans proposed using surplus state revenue to replace the estimated $410 million in lost funding, urging lawmakers to act before the General Assembly returns for its 2027 session in January.
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Virginia Republicans urge governor to call special session for fuel-tax holiday
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Republican leaders on Tuesday called for Gov. Abigail Spanberger to summon lawmakers to Richmond and suspend the state’s gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days, arguing that the temporary break would help families, farmers and trucking…
Virginia Republicans urge Spanberger to call special session for fuel-tax holiday – WTOP News
Virginia Republican leaders on Tuesday called for Gov. Abigail Spanberger to summon lawmakers to Richmond and suspend the state’s gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days, arguing that the temporary break would help families, farmers and trucking companies cope with high fuel prices. Diesel prices have climbed sharply amid disruptions to global fuel supplies from...
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