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Ohio legislature to consider suspending state gas tax before Nov. 3 election

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Ohio's Republican-led legislature is expected to return early, before the Nov. 3 election, to consider suspending the state's gas tax after both gubernatorial nominees—Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy—called for such action amid high pump prices. Ramaswamy has proposed suspending the 38.5-cent gasoline tax and 47-cent diesel tax for 90 days, with lost revenue, estimated between $600 million and $725 million, covered by Ohio's Department of Transportation, the General Revenue Fund and possibly the Rainy Day Fund. Two companion bills were introduced in the Ohio House and Senate on Monday. Republican Senate spokesman John Fortney said higher tax collections would keep local governments' road funding intact.

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Both gubernatorial nominees, Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, called for suspending Ohio's gas tax.
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The Ohio legislature, which was not scheduled to return until after the election, is expected to convene early to address the proposal.
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Ramaswamy proposed a 90-day suspension of the 38.5-cent gasoline tax and 47-cent diesel tax.
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Two companion bills to suspend the fuel taxes were introduced in the Ohio House and Senate on Monday.
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Estimates of lost tax revenue from the suspension range from about $600 million to $725 million.
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Republicans say the revenue shortfall would be covered by the General Revenue Fund, ODOT funds, and possibly the Rainy Day Fund, without harming local road and bridge funding.
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The Daily Signal and Just the News cite an estimated revenue loss of over $600 million, while The Center Square, citing a Senate spokesman, says the legislation would save Ohio residents $725 million.

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Right-leaning outlets frame the story around the bipartisan push for a gas tax suspension and the legislature's rare early return, with one outlet (The Daily Signal) adding a speculative political angle about Ramaswamy's campaign fortunes.
Ohio starts process to pause gas tax
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Saving GraceMore neutral: Ramaswamy's Push for Gas Tax Suspension
Frames the gas tax suspension as a dramatic political rescue for a candidate rather than describing the policy neutrally.
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Ohio starts process to pause gas tax
(The Center Square) – Two bills were introduced in the Ohio legislature Monday to suspend the state’s tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as drivers grapple with higher prices at the pumps amid conflict in the Middle East and other…
Sep 28, 2026Read at The Center Square (opens in a new tab)
Just the NewsFar Right
Ohio legislature returns early, pre midterm vote, after governor nominees call to suspend gas tax
The idea was raised last week by Democrat nominee Amy Acton and GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, with fellow state Republicans in support
Sep 27, 2026Read at Just the News (opens in a new tab)
The Daily SignalFar Right
Ramaswamy’s Sensational language“Saving Grace”Frames the gas tax suspension as a dramatic political rescue for a candidate rather than describing the policy neutrally.More neutral: Ramaswamy's Push for Gas Tax SuspensionDisagree with this highlight?? State Legislature to Return for Vote on Gas Tax Suspension
With Ohioans paying too much at the pump as Election Day approaches, both candidates for governor have suggested a gas tax suspension. The idea was raised last week by both Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, with the latter seeking to act along with fellow Ohio …
Sep 27, 2026Read at The Daily Signal (opens in a new tab)

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