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Virginia lawmakers push for 90-day gas tax suspension amid rising fuel costs

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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Virginia Republican lawmakers are calling on Governor Abigail Spanberger to convene a special session of the General Assembly. They propose temporarily suspending the commonwealth’s gas and diesel taxes for 90 days to provide immediate relief to drivers and businesses in Bedford County. This push comes as the price of regular gasoline has increased by about $1.35 per gallon since the war in Iran began in February.

From wsls.com

Why it matters

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Lawmakers estimate that suspending the taxes for three months would result in approximately $410 million in lost state revenue. The proposed suspension aims to address significantly higher fuel costs, which have added about $21 to the cost of filling a 16-gallon tank.

From wsls.com

Who's involved

  • Abigail SpanbergerGovernor of Virginia, who is being called upon to convene the special session.
  • general assemblyThe legislative body of Virginia that is being called to session.
  • VirginiaThe state where the tax suspension and fuel price increases are occurring.
  • Bedford CountyThe county in Virginia facing significantly higher fuel prices.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Bedford CountySpeculative

    Drivers and businesses in Bedford County might receive immediate relief in fuel costs if the tax suspension is implemented.

  • VirginiaSpeculative

    The state of Virginia could face a reduction in state revenue of about $410 million if the taxes are suspended for 90 days.

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