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Suspension of Ohio’s 38.5-Cent Gas Tax Now in Place
The 90-day holiday cuts Ohio’s gas tax to near zero, with state officials using general revenue funds to cover about $700 million in lost revenue.
- On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 519, initiating a 90-day suspension of state gasoline and diesel taxes that began taking effect Sunday, October 4.
- Lawmakers enacted the suspension following nationwide fuel price spikes driven by the war with Iran, utilizing $725 million in state General Revenue funds to offset lost tax revenue.
- AAA reported Monday that Ohio's average unleaded gas price fell to $3.88, a drop of nearly 10 cents from Sunday and nearly 40 cents from last week.
- Critics note the policy disproportionately benefits drivers, leaving Ohio's 370,000 no-car households without relief, while Senate President Rob McColley acknowledged volatile gas prices complicate guaranteed savings.
- Ohio United States Senator Bernie Moreno is calling for the Federal Government to follow suit, as the state suspension remains in effect through January 2 unless lawmakers extend it.
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