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Gas Prices Surge Over $4; States Consider Tax Suspensions

4/2/2026

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Gas prices have risen above $4 per gallon, prompting several states to consider suspending fuel taxes to ease motorists' costs.
Georgia and Utah have enacted temporary suspensions of fuel taxes.
Maryland Republicans proposed a 30-day suspension, but the Democratic-led General Assembly rejected it, citing a potential $100 million revenue loss.
Connecticut and South Carolina governors urged caution and emphasized maintaining funding for transportation projects.

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Gas prices have risen above $4 per gallon, prompting several states to consider suspending fuel taxes to ease motorists' costs.
Georgia and Utah have enacted temporary suspensions of fuel taxes.
Maryland Republicans proposed a 30-day suspension, but the Democratic-led General Assembly rejected it, citing a potential $100 million revenue loss.
Connecticut and South Carolina governors urged caution and emphasized maintaining funding for transportation projects.