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GOP leaders propose 90-day Ohio fuel tax holiday amid surging pump prices

GOP leaders Vivek Ramaswamy, Matt Huffman, and Rob McColley propose suspending Ohio's 38.5-cent gas tax for 90 days. Taking effect before November requires Democratic supermajority votes amid debate over replacing nearly $680 million in road funds.

Published September 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM EDT

Updated November 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM EST

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https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/ohio-republicans-need-the-help-of-democrats-to-pass-gas-tax-suspension
www.news5cleveland.com
Accessed September 23, 2026
https://signalcincinnati.org/2026/09/23/gop-lawmakers-revive-plan-to-cut-ohio-gas-tax-amid-rising-diesel-prices/
signalcincinnati.org
Accessed September 23, 2026
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/statehouse-leaders-ramaswamy-announce-plan-163000221.html
www.yahoo.com
Accessed September 23, 2026
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio Republicans propose 90-day gas tax holiday legislation as prices surge
www.10tv.com
Published September 23, 2026 · Accessed September 23, 2026
Statehouse leaders, Ramaswamy announce plan to temporarily suspend gas tax
Katie Millard
Published September 23, 2026 · Accessed September 23, 2026