State Approves $130M in Gas Tax Reimbursements for June; $44M Goes to Local Governments

Indiana approves funds to pay localities for their share of forgone gas tax receipts

The State Board of Finance once again is replacing the road funding revenue earmarked for local governments that's currently not being collected by the state.

Indiana shifts $130M to replace road funding lost during gas tax holiday

Indiana officials directed more than $130 million Tuesday to state and local road programs, replacing revenue lost in June amid Gov. Mike Braun’s continued suspension of the state’s gasoline taxes.

Local governments to receive more road money to cover gas tax losses

The state's multimillion-dollar infusion comes as Hoosiers have enjoyed a more than four-month stretch of discounted gasoline.

Indiana approves $130M reimbursement for gas tax holiday revenue loss; $44M going to local governments

The State Board of Finance approved $130M to reimburse Indiana local governments for June gas tax holiday losses.

State approves $130M in gas tax reimbursements for June; $44M goes to local governments

Of that, over $43.8 million will be sent directly to counties, cities, and towns within the next week.

Indiana shifts $130M to replace road funding lost during gas tax holiday - Dubois County Free Press, Inc.

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital ChronicleAugust 18, 2026 Indiana officials directed more than $130 million Tuesday to state and local road programs, replacing revenue lost in June amid Gov. Mike Braun’s continued suspension of the state’s gasoline taxes. The State Board of Finance approved three transfers totaling $130.45 million from the State Highway Fund’s existing... The post Indiana shifts $130M to replace road funding lost during gas tax h…