Ohio lawmakers approve 90-day gas tax holiday just weeks ahead of election

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 1,372

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Ohio state lawmakers have approved a 90-day gas tax holiday at the urging of Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy. The House and Senate also cobbled together the two-thirds supermajority necessary for an emergency clause which ensures the measure takes effect immediately.

The move comes as the rising cost of gas and diesel threaten Republicans’ chances at the polls this November. The bill now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine, who has said he intends to …

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