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Republicans Push Gas Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge

3/23/2026

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Republican lawmakers proposed a 30-day gas tax suspension after Maryland gas prices rose nearly 90 cents per gallon.
Democrats, including Senate President Bill Ferguson, oppose the measure, saying it would harm transportation funding.
Ferguson warned a gas tax holiday could cause long-term economic issues.
Governor Wes Moore and other Democrats say the situation differs from the bipartisan 2022 holiday.

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Republican lawmakers proposed a 30-day gas tax suspension after Maryland gas prices rose nearly 90 cents per gallon.
Democrats, including Senate President Bill Ferguson, oppose the measure, saying it would harm transportation funding.
Ferguson warned a gas tax holiday could cause long-term economic issues.
Governor Wes Moore and other Democrats say the situation differs from the bipartisan 2022 holiday.