States suspend fuel taxes as gas and diesel prices decline
Multiple states, including Texas, are suspending gas and diesel taxes to help control fuel costs. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law on Thursday suspending the state's gas and diesel taxes for 90 days.
- Where
- Statewide
- When
- Oct. 3, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
Ohio suspended gas and diesel taxes for 90 days to help keep fuel costs down.
- Gas tax suspension duration90 days1 Who pays or receives it: Ohio
Who's involved
- Mike DeWineRepublican Governor of Ohio
- TexasState taking measures to control gas prices
- OklahomaState taking measures to control gas prices
- CaliforniaState taking measures to control gas prices
- GeorgiaState taking measures to control gas prices
The facts
- National average gas price was $4.39 per gallon on Oct. 3, 2026.1
- National average gas price dropped about 10 cents from the previous week.1
- National average diesel price was $6.37 per gallon on Oct. 3, 2026.1
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law on Thursday suspending gas and diesel taxes for 90 days.1
- Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Georgia are taking measures to control gas prices.1
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Sources
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