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Governor Proposes Gas Tax Waiver Amid Rising Prices

4/6/2026

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  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore linked ending foreign wars to lower gas prices as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz oil routes.
  • He proposed Maryland waive its gas tax or implement a gas price holiday.
  • The average price per gallon is about $4.11, up from $3.25 last month.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz in a social media post, warning of consequences.