Map Shows States Suspending Gas Tax as Indiana Extends Pause
Summary
Many U.S. states are lowering or pausing their gas taxes to help drivers cope with higher fuel prices caused by the war in Iran. Indiana recently extended its gas tax suspension through early November, joining other states that have taken similar steps to reduce costs for households and certain industries like farming.Key Facts
- The average U.S. price for regular gas is $4.41 per gallon, up from $3.16 a year ago.
- Indiana extended its gas sales and excise tax suspension until November 4.
- Indiana drivers save about 61 cents per gallon from the paused gas taxes.
- Around one-third of U.S. states have reduced or suspended gas taxes this year.
- Georgia and Ohio also paused gas taxes, with Ohio’s suspension lasting 90 days.
- Some states offer targeted diesel tax relief for farmers due to high harvesting season fuel costs.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul doubts gas tax suspensions help much because prices often rise again quickly.
- President Donald Trump said in May he would suspend the federal 18.4 cent per gallon gas tax.
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