Indiana Governor Declares Gas Tax Holiday to Save Money for Hoosier

Governor Braun's gas tax holiday is a 30-day suspension of the 7% usage tax on fuel.

INDIANAPOLIS - Today, Governor Mike Braun announced a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from high gas prices.

Governor Braun's gas tax holiday is a 30-day suspension of the 7% usage tax on fuel, followed by review. The suspension is based on Governor Braun's emergency declaration today, and could be extended if the emergency continues.

“I am declaring a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from the pain at the pump from high gas prices. Affordability is my top priority.” — Governor Mike Braun

Governor Braun called on gasoline retailers to deliver the gas tax relief directly to consumers, and noted that the state will be “patrolling the pumps” — monitoring prices to ensure that savings are delivered to Hoosiers at the pump.

Governor Braun also called on the Attorney General to enforce protections from price gauging by retailers.

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) released the following statement:

"I stand with Sen. Holdman on calling on Gov. Braun to suspend the gas tax. After hearing from numerous constituents about the pain they are feeling at the pump, I called the governor's office last week requesting he suspend the gas tax. I am glad to join with Sen. Holdman and many other Republican Senators on this effort, as our state is in a strong enough financial position to be able to give some money back to hard-working Hoosier taxpayers. Suspending the gas tax will go a long way to help Hoosiers and will be just the latest step by Republicans to make life more affordable in our state."