Ohio Lawmakers Vote to Suspend State Gas Tax for Three Months
Ohio lawmakers have voted to suspend the state's gas tax for a three-month period, a move that is expected to reduce gas prices by nearly 40 cents per gallon. The bill now awaits the governor's approval, and the state intends…
Dayton, OH, September 30, 2026 —
Ohio lawmakers have passed legislation to temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax, a measure intended to provide relief at the pump for consumers. The vote, conducted by the state legislature, calls for a three-month suspension of the tax.
If enacted, the suspension is projected to lower gasoline prices by approximately 40 cents per gallon. The bill has been forwarded to the governor for final approval. The specific effective dates for the three-month period are not detailed in the provided summary.
To offset the anticipated loss in state revenue resulting from the tax suspension, state officials plan to utilize existing surplus funds. The exact amount of the surplus funds allocated for this purpose was not specified.
The legislative action comes as many states face rising energy costs, with drivers experiencing fluctuations in fuel prices. The measure now rests with the governor, whose approval is required for the gas tax suspension to take effect.
Story summarized from the original created by Noelle Horn, WHIO.com, Kylie Bridgeman on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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