Ohio Economic Experts Panel

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May 26, 2026: Gas Tax Suspension

Since January, Ohio has experienced the most dramatic increase in gas prices out of all fifty states. In response, members of the Ohio House of Representatives have been considering a potential three-month suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax. The tax is $.385 per gallon for gasoline and $.47 per gallon for diesel. Tax revenue from Ohio’s fuel tax most commonly goes toward funding state infrastructure.

Question A: A three-month gas tax suspension would provide meaningful financial relief to Ohio residents.

Question B: The long-term economic benefits of a three-month gas tax suspension would outweigh the long-term economic costs of reduced state infrastructure funding.

Question C: More of the benefits of a three-month gas tax suspension would accrue to consumers than fuel retailers.

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About: The Ohio Economic Experts Panel consists of over 40 economists from colleges and universities throughout the state of Ohio. Panelists answer monthly questions of relevance to state policy indicating the degree to which they agree or disagree with a policy question and their confidence in their answer based on available evidence.

The Ohio Economic Experts Panel is a social bottom line service of Scioto Analysis, a public policy analysis firm based in Columbus, Ohio.

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