Where Gas Price Relief Measures Stand in 17 States as Costs Surge
Summary
Gas prices continue to rise across the United States despite efforts by some states to lower costs for drivers. Several states have temporarily suspended or frozen gas taxes to provide relief, while others are considering similar proposals.Key Facts
- The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.74 and diesel was $6.52 as of September 23.
- Gas prices have increased by 38 cents for gasoline and nearly 90 cents for diesel over the past month.
- Georgia suspended its motor fuel tax from March 20 to June 2, which lowered prices by about 33 cents per gallon, but that suspension has ended.
- Illinois froze its motor fuel tax rate through December 31 to prevent a scheduled increase.
- Indiana suspended both gas excise and usage taxes, saving about 60 cents per gallon until October 5.
- Kentucky froze a gas tax increase and declared a state of emergency to reduce prices by 10 cents per gallon.
- Utah cut its state gas tax by 15% until the end of December.
- Ohio and Massachusetts are considering temporary gas tax suspensions that would lower fuel costs if approved.
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