POLITICS

Indiana governor suspends gas tax for 30 days

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2026, 2:37 PM ET

Read, Watch or Listen

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 8

Center 100%

Sources: 8

Indianapolis — Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order Wednesday suspending Indiana's 7% state gas sales tax for 30 days to provide relief amid rising fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict, effective immediately, with diesel excluded and implementation expected to take several days at some pumps. State officials said the pause could save Hoosiers about 17 cents per gallon and roughly $50 million statewide; Attorney General Todd Rokita and state monitors will check retailers over the next 30 days to ensure savings reach consumers and officials will reassess a potential extension afterward.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict pushed U.S. and Indiana pump prices above $4 per gallon.
Governor Mike Braun issued an emergency declaration and signed an order pausing the state's 7% gas sales tax for 30 days.
Officials noted diesel is excluded and that implementation at retail pumps may take several days.
State leaders, including the attorney general, announced monitoring and enforcement to ensure retailers pass savings to consumers.
The state will review the holiday after 30 days and consider whether to extend or end the suspension.

News Intelligence

Your next fill-up could be cheaper. Indiana's 30-day gas tax suspension means you might save around 17 cents per gallon. But remember, it doesn't apply to diesel. Keep an eye on your local pump prices over the next few days.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

Indiana drivers and low-income households will benefit from temporary savings at the pump, estimated at about 17 cents per gallon and roughly $50 million statewide if retailers pass the tax cut through to consumers.

Who Impacted

State transportation funding and road projects could see reduced revenue during the 30-day suspension because much gas tax revenue is allocated to fund Indiana roads and maintenance.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

State transportation funding and road projects could see reduced revenue during the 30-day suspension because much gas tax revenue is allocated to fund Indiana roads and maintenance.