Gov. Beshear Takes Steps to Lower Gas Prices, Address Affordability for Kentucky Families

Steps come as inflation hits 3-year high and gas soars to over $4 per gallon.

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(Frankfort, Ky.) - As gas prices continue to rise due to the ongoing war in Iran, Governor Andy Beshear has taken steps to provide relief to Kentucky families by freezing the gas tax, activating the state's price gouging laws and sending two letters to Congress requesting they suspend the federal gas tax. 

The Governor also signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency to reduce the gas tax by 10 cents, which he urged the Attorney General to sign, and proactively signed an executive order to freeze the motor vehicle assessment rate on January 1, 2027.

“The American people are paying the costs of the war, and families are struggling at the gas pump, grocery and more – including right here in Kentucky,” said Gov. Beshear. “I recognize the pain our families are feeling and I’m taking steps to help because it’s the right thing to do.”

To enforce the reduction and ensure providers don’t keep the 10 cents, Gov. Beshear also activated the state’s price-gouging statute.

According to AAA, the average price in Kentucky for unleaded fuel is currently $4.31.