Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - New York State Senate Republicans have sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to suspend the state gas tax.
State Sen. George Borello says it would save drivers 16 cents per-gallon at the pump. While some would blame the war in Iran, Borrello says New York is dealing with an affordability crisis, and he feels this would be an opportunity for Hochul to address it.
The letter reads, “The last time gasoline prices in New York reached $5 per gallon, during the Biden Administration, the State implemented a temporary fuel tax holiday that you [Governor Hochul] strongly supported. At the time you stated: ‘Fuel prices have surged in recent months, hurting working families and small businesses the most and it is critical that we provide New Yorkers relief by suspending certain fuel taxes for the next seven months, New York is providing $609 million in direct relief to New Yorkers – a critical lifeline for those who need it the most.’In 2022, the State estimated the fuel tax suspension provided a reduction of at least $0.16 per gallon statewide.”
Currently, local officials within several counties have already adopted sales tax reductions when purchasing gas including Dutchess, Onondaga, Rockland, Putnam and Ulster Counties
The last time New York passed and implemented a gas tax holiday was in 2022, under President Biden and Governor Hochul.
A tax suspension would reduce prices 16 cents a gallon
A tax suspension would reduce prices 16 cents a gallon
