Ohio drivers could see lower prices at the pump beginning as early as Oct. 1, when Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign a bill immediately suspending the state's gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days.
The measure temporarily eliminates Ohio's 38.5-cent-per-gallon gas tax and 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax, with lawmakers using more than $725 million in state surplus funds to replace the lost revenue and keep road projects funded.
The tax holiday comes as fuel prices surge. Ohio's average gas price reached $4.24 per gallon on Sept. 30, while diesel averaged $6.68 per gallon, according to AAA.
Lawmakers approved the bipartisan plan on Sept. 30 after Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Republican
Vivek Ramaswamy both called for a gas tax holiday. Supporters say the move will provide immediate relief to drivers, while critics argue the savings will be modest and may not fully reach consumers.
Federal fuel taxes will remain in place.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: When will Ohio gas tax holiday begin?
