Hundreds of Kentucky Communities Opt Out of Gas Tax Relief Despite Rising Fuel Costs

Paducah mayor explains, defends gas tax deduction opt-out

Paducah Mayor George Bray announced in mid-June that Paducah did not request an extension of Gov. Beshear’s 10-cent gas tax reduction. On Friday, he elaborated on why he believed it to be the right choice for the community.

Hundreds of Kentucky communities opt out of gas tax relief despite rising fuel costs

While some Kentucky drivers will continue receiving a 10-cent break on the state's gas tax, many others will lose the savings because their local officials did not request the extension.

37 municipalities request Beshear’s gas tax reduction after KY lawmakers question the move

Unleaded gas is $3.99 per gallon at the Exxon at 129 Lee St. W in Charleston, West Virginia on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said 37 local governments have requested the state continue reducing the gasoline sales tax in their areas by 10 cents after a Wednesday night deadline through June 30.  Beshear, a Democrat, said in his Thursday press conference that some cities and counties withdrew thei…

Henderson opts out of state tax cut extension

Henderson drivers are paying 10 cents more per gallon after city leaders declined to extend Gov. Andy Beshear’s temporary gas tax cut.

Governor extends gas tax cut to places that asked for it

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that he has extended his executive order reducing the gas tax by 10 cents, for 33 cities and counties where local officials requested an extension.

Hopkins County Judge Executive explains decision to not extend gas tax

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Leaders with the Hopkins County Government has announced that they will not be extending the gas tax implemented by Governor Andy Beshear's state of emergency. According to Judge Executive Jack Whitfield Jr., he did not extend the Governor’s emergency because it doesn’t move the needle for individuals but certainly will affect [...]