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Kentucky Extends Gas Tax Cut, Preventing $20 Tank Hikes

6/14/2026

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The 10-cent wholesale gasoline tax cut, introduced to offset war costs, is set to expire this week.
Governor Andy Beshear said 33 Kentucky cities and counties have secured extensions, with four Northern Kentucky municipalities extending to June 30.
County judges and city mayors were required to submit extension requests by June 10 under Kentucky law.
Drivers Kyle Harris and Rick Booker said the extensions avoid $20-plus per-tank price hikes.

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The 10-cent wholesale gasoline tax cut, introduced to offset war costs, is set to expire this week.
Governor Andy Beshear said 33 Kentucky cities and counties have secured extensions, with four Northern Kentucky municipalities extending to June 30.
County judges and city mayors were required to submit extension requests by June 10 under Kentucky law.
Drivers Kyle Harris and Rick Booker said the extensions avoid $20-plus per-tank price hikes.