Kentucky extends gas tax cut for select jurisdictions
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Frankfort, Kentucky — Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday extended a May 5 executive order that reduced the gasoline tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested an extension. The original order was issued with a 30-day period that would have ended on June 10; under state law, county judge executives and city mayors had to file a formal request to continue the tax break beyond that date. The extension runs through June 30 for the jurisdictions that filed requests. They include the cities of Alexandria, Ashland, Campton, Carrsville, Clay City, Covington, Drakesboro, Earlington, Eminence, Falmouth, Gamaliel, Glencoe, Island, Jenkins, London, McHenry, Oak Grove, Owensboro, Owingsville, Paintsville, Park City, Sebree, Smithfield, Smiths Grove, West Point, Whitesville and Winchester; Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government; and Carter, Graves, Magoffin, Morgan and Wolfe counties. Any jurisdiction whose leaders did not request an extension will see the 10-cent tax restored starting June 11. Beshear said gas prices are too high because of the war in Iran, that Kentuckians are struggling, and that the state will make up any potential financial hit; AAA says gas prices in Kentucky generally hover around $4 per gallon.
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Timeline of Events
- May 5: Gov. Beshear issues 10-cent wholesale gasoline tax reduction via executive order.
- Early June: 30-day window approaches its June 10 expiration following the May 5 order.
- Local judges and mayors submit formal requests to extend the executive order under state law.
- June 11: Jurisdictions that did not request extensions see the 10-cent tax reinstated.
- June 30: Extended relief scheduled to end for the 33 requesting cities and counties.
Why This Matters to You
If you live in one of the 33 Kentucky jurisdictions, you'll continue to enjoy lower gas prices until June 30. This could mean a little extra cash in your pocket. If your area isn't on the list, expect a 10-cent increase per gallon starting June 11. Check with your local officials if you're unsure.
The Bottom Line
Gov. Beshear's extension is a temporary relief for some Kentucky drivers. But it's not a long-term solution to high gas prices. The state will absorb the financial hit for now. Keep an eye on gas prices after June 30. Worth forwarding if you know someone in Kentucky.
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Drivers in the 33 cities and counties that requested extensions benefited from a temporary 10-cent per gallon reduction in the state's gasoline tax through the extended period, reducing pump prices for residents, fleet operators and local businesses in those jurisdictions.
Residents, commuters and businesses in jurisdictions that did not request extensions — including Paducah and McCracken County — experienced the reinstatement of the 10-cent gas tax beginning June 11, raising local fuel costs compared with the extended jurisdictions.
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