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Gas Prices Surge: States Eye Tax Suspensions Amid Conflict

3/24/2026

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Gas prices have surged due to the Iran-related conflict, prompting states to consider suspending gas taxes, with Georgia first suspending its gas tax for 60 days.
Utah and Florida are exploring similar gas tax suspensions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis questioned the effectiveness of such suspensions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized gas tax holidays as favoring oil companies.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul attributed rising prices to federal policies.

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Gas prices have surged due to the Iran-related conflict, prompting states to consider suspending gas taxes, with Georgia first suspending its gas tax for 60 days.
Utah and Florida are exploring similar gas tax suspensions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis questioned the effectiveness of such suspensions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized gas tax holidays as favoring oil companies.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul attributed rising prices to federal policies.