Ohio officially getting a break from gas tax, tell me about this news today

Ohio has officially instituted a 90-day motor fuel tax holiday, giving drivers immediate relief at the pump. Governor Mike DeWine signed the measure into law after state lawmakers passed it via emergency legislation.

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Key Details of the Fuel Tax Break

• Duration: The suspension began at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, and runs through January 2, 2027 (90 days).

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• Savings per Gallon:

  • Gasoline: The full state excise tax of 38.5 cents per gallon is suspended. This translates to about $5.77 in savings on a typical 15-gallon fill-up.

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  • Diesel: The state tax of 47 cents per gallon is also suspended.

• Funding and Infrastructure: To prevent a gap in road construction and bridge maintenance, the state is pulling roughly $725 million from state budget reserves to backfill the lost revenue, rather than dipping into funds already allocated to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

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• EVs and Hybrids: The temporary relief applies strictly to fuel purchases at the pump; owners of electric vehicles and hybrids do not receive a corresponding fee break.

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