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Ohio Governor Signs Bill to Suspend Gas Tax for 90 Days to Ease Fuel Costs
The move will suspend the 38.5-cent gasoline tax and 47-cent diesel tax through year-end, and Ohioans are expected to save about $55 over three months.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed legislation on Thursday suspending the state's 38.5-cent gas tax and 47-cent diesel tax for 90 days, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to drivers facing high fuel costs.
- Lawmakers passed the bipartisan bill Wednesday following pressure from gubernatorial candidates Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, who urged action as constituents struggled with rising prices.
- The 90-day holiday will cost roughly $725 million, which the state will cover using its general fund surplus, though Democratic Rep. Allison Russo criticized the plan as an election-year "stunt" that saves Ohioans an average of $55.
- Although the law takes effect immediately, the holiday begins Sunday due to a 3-day lag, and retailers note that price reductions may be delayed as stations sell through existing fuel inventory purchased at prior tax rates.
- Ohio joins roughly one-third of U.S. states enacting fuel tax relief amid ongoing price volatility, while critics warn the policy could leave a $600 million funding gap for road repairs, urging the state to use its Rainy Day Fund instead.
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DeWine Signs Gas Tax Suspension Into Law
Relief at the pump for Ohio drivers is here. Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday signed a bill that temporarily suspends the gas tax. The 90-day suspension runs through the election and holiday season and comes after the state Legislature passed the bill on Wednesday. Both parties’ candidates for governor, Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek...
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UPDATE: DeWine signs bill, Ohio lawmakers approve 90-day gas tax holiday - Peak of Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed legislation temporarily suspending the state’s gas and diesel taxes for 90 days, putting the tax holiday into effect immediately. The Ohio House and Senate both approved the legislation Wednesday with bipartisan support. The House vote was 78-16, while the […]
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