Indiana Gov. Mike Braun continues gas tax suspension through Nov. 4

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is extending the state’s energy emergency and continuing the suspension of Indiana’s gasoline use and gasoline excise taxes through Nov. 4.

The current energy emergency is set to expire Oct. 6. The extension will continue the gas tax suspension in all 92 Indiana counties without interruption.

Braun is also suspending special fuel restrictions for dyed diesel, allowing farmers to use dyed diesel for any farm-related activities.

“Affordability is my top priority, and my gas tax suspensions have delivered immediate tax relief and some of the cheapest gas in America for Hoosier families. I’m delivering relief for Hoosier farmers by lifting special fuel restrictions to help ease the burden, and providing relief from high gas prices to keep more money in Hoosiers’ pockets and make life more affordable,” Braun said.

The administration cited continued disruptions to global oil supplies as a reason for extending the energy emergency. Those disruptions include recent Houthi drone attacks in Saudi Arabia that shut down the East-West Pipeline, which the administration says accounts for 7% of the world’s oil supply.

The administration also cited Houthi military advances in Yemen and threats to oil shipments through the Red Sea, as well as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and its effect on crude oil supplies and Russia’s refining capacity.

Braun first suspended Indiana’s gasoline use tax in April and expanded the suspension in May to include the gasoline excise tax.

The governor’s office said the tax suspensions are intended to provide relief from high fuel prices while protecting funding for state and local infrastructure projects.

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