WV House Democrats Call on Morrisey to Hold Special Session to Address Gas Tax Relief

WV House Democrats call on Morrisey to hold special session to address gas tax relief

West Virginia House Democrats say they have a plan and legislation to lower gas prices in West Virginia. In April 2026, the caucus floated the idea of a special session to address the matter, but sent a formal letter on May 6, 2026 to Gov. Patrick Morrisey asking him for it. Gas prices nationwide have risen by more than $1.30 a gallon since the United States and Israel began the Iran war on Feb. 28, according to business website Forbes.com. Horn…

WV House Democrats again ask Gov. Morrisey for gas tax special session

Unleaded gas is $3.99 per gallon at Exxon at 129 Lee St. W in Charleston, West Virginia on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)With gas prices still averaging more than $4 per gallon as the United States’ war with Iran continues, Democrats in the West Virginia House of Delegates again asked Gov. Patrick Morrisey to call a special legislative session to suspend the state’s gasoline tax. The nine House Democrats sent a letter to…