Indiana Governor Mike Braun Won't Rule Out Suspending Gas Tax as Fuel Prices Increase

Lamont floats possible gas tax holiday to offset price jumps

Gov. Ned Lamont floated the prospect of a short-term gasoline tax holiday Tuesday to mitigate a recent price increases at the pumps triggered by the war between the United States and Iran. Speaking during a mid-morning press conference about the war and Connecticut’s economy, the governor said he would talk with lawmakers about suspending the state’s 25-cents-per-gallon retail levy on regular gasoline and its 48.9-cent diesel tax. Since the U.S.…

Indiana Governor Mike Braun won't rule out suspending gas tax as fuel prices increase

INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers continue to see gas prices rise due to the war in Iran, Governor Mike Braun has not ruled out the possibility of temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax. "If the thing gets belabored beyond what most think will be two-and-a-half to three weeks," Gov. Braun said of his interest in suspending [...]

Gov. Braun chooses not to rule out tax suspension amid gas prices surge

Gas prices up about 17% since war with Iran began INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, Gov. Mike Braun said he might consider suspending Indiana’s gas sales tax if the war with Iran lasts longer than a few weeks. The governor’s comments came as the statewide average hit $3.49 per gallon, up 59 cents from one week ago, according to data from GasBuddy. Braun said he first wants to see how long the war lasts. “It’s only been a little more than a week. …