Gov. Hogan, legislators agree to suspend Maryland gas tax for 30 days.
The gas tax holiday would save drivers just over 36 cents per gallon.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — After Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced working with lawmakers on emergency legislation to end the gas tax in Maryland amid global uncertainty, top leaders in the General Assembly agreed to offer a gas tax holiday for one month.
The tax break could start within the next coming days as the average price of gas in Maryland reaches $4.30 as of Thursday, according to AAA.
"Increased revenue projections for this year and next year give us the flexibility to provide immediate relief to families," Senate President William Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) and House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) said in a statement. "This swift action will help ease the financial burden on everyday Marylanders while keeping the pressure on Vladimir Putin and the Russian oligarchs who have enabled him."
Comptroller Peter Franchot (D), who is running for governor, proposed suspending gas taxes as well, but the proposal would be for three months, which accounts for $250 million in tax revenue.
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/gas-prices-surge-maryland-governor-larry-hogan-wants-to-cut-gas-tax/65-22010bfb-e03c-463b-b612-312f2ec2d90a?
