Braun announces new energy emergency, continues Indiana’s gas tax suspension

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 856

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Indiana’s gasoline tax holiday will continue for at least 30 more days.

Gov. Mike Braun issued a new executive order Wednesday suspending the state’s gas taxes totalling 58.9 cents a gallon that were set to be reimposed Friday. The new suspension continues through Sept. 5.

The governor said last month he didn’t have the power to continue the tax break without the Legislature coming into special session and authorizing another extension.

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