COLUMBUS, Ohio — Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is advocating for a federal gas tax suspension, coming shortly after Ohio’s statewide gas tax pause went into effect on Sunday. Moreno posted on Thursday, stating, “Now it’s time for the Federal Government to follow suit with a temporary suspension!”

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Ohio’s state tax suspension reduces the 38.5-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and the 47-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel to essentially nothing for 90 days. To cover the anticipated loss of revenue, which funds Ohio’s roads and infrastructure, state lawmakers transferred $725 million from the state’s general fund.

The federal gas tax is 18.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents per gallon for diesel. Similar to Ohio’s state tax, these federal funds are dedicated to transportation infrastructure through the Highway Trust Fund, established in 1956.

Moreno is not alone in calling for federal relief. Former President Donald Trump indicated in May his intention to suspend the federal gas tax, a move that would require Congressional approval. Several bills have also been introduced in Congress this week concerning a federal gas tax suspension.

Representative Chris Pappas (D-New Hampshire) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) introduced legislation to suspend federal taxes on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel through September 2027. Separately, Representative Russell Fry (R-South Carolina) proposed an act to declare a national emergency and suspend the gas tax for up to 120 days.

Despite previous calls for suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and the “Great Recession” in 2008 and 2009, the federal gas tax has not been suspended since its inception. Renewed calls for a suspension come seven months into the war in Iran, which has contributed to rising fuel costs globally, despite the U.S. sourcing 60% of its oil domestically and most imports from Canada.

According to Gas Buddy, average gas prices in Ohio peaked on May 1 at $4.906 per gallon, with Columbus seeing an average of $4.958 per gallon on that date.

Ohio is among several states taking action to mitigate high gas prices. The state’s tax break was inspired by Indiana, which has paused its 61-cent state gas tax since early August. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also suspended his state’s 33-cent gas tax for one month on Monday. At least 13 other states have introduced various measures to address the high cost of fuel.

While Ohio’s state gas tax suspension took effect Sunday, experts anticipate that residents will not immediately experience the full impact, with gas prices expected to decrease steadily over the coming week, barring significant international changes to oil prices.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Senator Bernie Moreno oo Ku Baaqay in Canshuurta Shidaalka ee Federaalka la Joojiyo

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Senator Bernie Moreno oo ka tirsan Xisbiga Jamhuuriga ee Ohio ayaa ku baaqay in si ku meel gaar ah loo joojiyo canshuurta shidaalka ee federaalka, ka dib markii gobolka Ohio uu dhaqan geliyay joojinta canshuurta shidaalka ee gobolka.

Moreno ayaa Khamiistii soo dhigay baraha bulshada isaga oo leh, “Hadda waa waqtigii ay Dowladda Federaalka ahayd ay ku dayan lahayd joojin ku meel gaar ah!” Waxa uu la wadaagay sawir muujinaya codadka sharci-dejiyeyaasha Ohio ee lagu joojiyay canshuurta gobolka muddo 90 maalmood ah.

Laga bilaabo Axaddii, canshuurta Ohio ee ah 38.5 senti halkii gallon oo baasiin ah iyo 47 senti halkii gallon oo naafto ah ayaa hoos loo dhigay ilaa ku dhawaad eber inta ka hartay sanadkan. Sharci-dejiyeyaasha gobolka ayaa $725 milyan ka wareejiyay sanduuqa guud ee gobolka si ay u daboolaan dakhliga canshuurta ee la filayo inuu lumo, kaas oo loo isticmaalo in lagu bixiyo waddooyinka iyo kaabayaasha Ohio.

Canshuurta shidaalka ee federaalka ah waa 18.3 senti halkii gallon oo baasiin ah iyo 24.3 senti halkii gallon oo naafto ah. Sida Ohio oo kale, canshuurta shidaalka ee federaalka ah waxaa loo isticmaalaa in lagu maalgeliyo kaabayaasha gaadiidka, gaar ahaan Sanduuqa Horumarinta Wadooyinka (Highway Trust Fund), kaas oo la aasaasay sanadkii 1956-kii.

Senator Moreno ma aha qofka kaliya ee ku baaqaya in la yareeyo qiimaha shidaalka. Bishii Maajo, Madaxweynihii hore ee Donald Trump ayaa sheegay inuu damacsan yahay inuu joojiyo canshuurta shidaalka ee federaalka, in kastoo taasi ay u baahan tahay sharci ka yimaada Congress-ka. Xildhibaannada Congress-ka ayaa sidoo kale soo jeedinaya joojinta canshuurta, iyadoo dhowr sharci la soo bandhigay toddobaadkan.

Xildhibaan Chris Pappas oo ka tirsan Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga ee New Hampshire iyo Senator Mark Kelly oo ka tirsan Xisbiga Dimuqraadiga ee Arizona ayaa Talaadadii soo bandhigay sharci lagu joojinayo canshuurta shidaalka, naaftada, iyo shidaalka diyaaradaha ilaa Sebtembar 2027. Khamiistii, Xildhibaan Russell Fry oo ka tirsan Xisbiga Jamhuuriga ee South Carolina ayaa soo bandhigay sharci lagu ku dhawaaqayo xaalad degdeg ah oo qaran, kaas oo lagu joojinayo canshuurta shidaalka ilaa 120 maalmood.

Ma aha markii ugu horreysay ee sharci-dejiyeyaashu ay ku baaqaan in la joojiyo canshuurta shidaalka ee federaalka. Xubno badan oo Congress-ka ah ayaa soo jeediyay in la joojiyo canshuurta ka dib faafitaanka COVID-19 iyo sicir bararka, waxaana la soo jeediyay fasax canshuureed sannadihii 2008 iyo 2009 intii lagu jiray “Dhaqaale Xumadii Weyn.” Inkastoo baaqyadaas, canshuurta lama joojin tan iyo markii la aasaasay Sanduuqa Horumarinta Wadooyinka ee 1956-kii.

Baaqyada cusub ee lagu joojinayo canshuurta shidaalka ayaa yimid toddoba bilood ka dib markii uu bilowday dagaalka Iran, halkaas oo dagaallada iyo xiisadaha caalamiga ah ay kor u qaadeen qiimaha shidaalka. Inkastoo Mareykanka uu 60% shidaalkiisa ka helo gudaha dalka, inta badan shidaalka la soo dhoofiyo wuxuu ka yimaadaa Kanada, haddana qiimaha shidaalka waxaa weli saameeya isbeddellada Bariga Dhexe sababtoo ah shidaalku waa suuq caalami ah.

Sida ay sheegtay Gas Buddy, celceliska qiimaha shidaalka ayaa gaaray heerkiisii ugu sarreeyay May 1, isagoo ahaa $4.906 halkii gallon guud ahaan Ohio, iyo $4.958 halkii gallon ee Columbus.

Ohio ma aha gobolka kaliya ee bixinaya gargaar maxalli ah. Sharci-dejiyeyaasha Ohio waxay sheegeen in joojinta canshuurta ay ka soo qaateen Indiana, halkaas oo canshuurta gobolka ee 61 senti ahayd la joojiyay bilowgii bishii Agoosto. Isniintii, Guddoomiyaha Georgia Brian Kemp ayaa joojiyay canshuurta shidaalka ee gobolkiisa oo ah 33 senti muddo hal bil ah. Ugu yaraan 13 gobol oo kale ayaa soo bandhigay tallaabooyin kala duwan oo lagu ilaalinayo qiimaha sare ee shidaalka.

Inkastoo joojinta canshuurta shidaalka ee gobolka Ohio ay dhaqan gashay Axaddii, khubaradu waxay sheegeen in dadka reer Ohio aysan isla markiiba dareemi doonin saameynteeda buuxda. Haddii aysan jirin isbeddello waaweyn oo caalami ah oo ku yimaada qiimaha shidaalka, waxaa la filayaa in qiimaha shidaalka uu si tartiib ah hoos ugu dhaco toddobaadka soo socda, sida ay sheegtay NBC4 Columbus.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus