Virginia Lawmakers Debate Gas Tax Holiday as Hampton Roads Prices Surge

Virginia lawmakers debate gas tax holiday as Hampton Roads prices surge

Gas prices in Hampton Roads have surged by more than $1 in the last month, prompting Virginia Republicans to call for a three-month gas tax holiday.The price increases come as the U.S. war with Iran continues, impacting the movement of oil. According to AAA, the current average in Hampton Roads is $3.88 a gallon for regular and $5.34 for diesel. A month ago, it was $2.84 for regular and $3.45 for diesel.Along Granby Street in the Riverview secti…

Republican state lawmakers propose three-month gas tax holiday in Virginia

Virginia’s GOP lawmaker caucus on Friday proposed the state create a three-month gas tax holiday, which they said would help residents weather the surge in fuel prices amid the ongoing Iran war. They urged Democrats to help them put the plan in motion when the legislature reconvenes next month to finalize the state budget.