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Healey Proposes Two-Month Suspension of Massachusetts Gas Tax
The plan would pause the 24-cent-per-gallon tax as Massachusetts gas averages $4.40, according to AAA.
- On Tuesday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced legislation to suspend the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gas and diesel tax for two months, beginning seven days after the bill is signed into law.
- Surging fuel prices driven by the ongoing war in Iran prompted the decision, as the average gas price in Massachusetts hovers around $4.40 a gallon, up more than $1.25 since last year.
- To offset the estimated $120 million in lost revenue, the administration will use projected, unbudgeted Fiscal Year 2027 Fair-Share surtax collections, protecting infrastructure and transportation investments.
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue recently called for a similar tax holiday, while House Speaker Ron Mariano dismissed the suspension as "fiscally irresponsible" due to the ongoing war.
- Healey, who previously opposed such suspensions, now seeks legislative approval while developing proposals to address rising home heating oil costs, which she warned could "go through the roof" this winter.
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Massachusetts drivers ask Gov. Healey to extend gas tax suspension proposal amid skyrocketing prices
DEDHAM, Mass. — With gas prices now around $4.40 a gallon in Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey is proposing a temporary break for drivers. Healey is filing a bill to suspend the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax for two months on both regular gas and diesel.
·Boston, United States
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Gov. Healey files bill to suspend state gas tax, citing Trump, War in Iran
Gov. Maura Healey is calling for a two-month suspension of the 24-cents per gallon state gas tax just days after her GOP challenger in the general election, Mike Minogue, made the same call.
·Braintree, United States
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