Amid soaring prices, Republicans make political push for gas tax holiday

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 968

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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House and Senate Republicans said Thursday they will press for a 30-day gas tax holiday to ease skyrocketing gas prices spawned by the Iran war.

Since the conflict began last month with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, the price of a gallon of regular gas in Maryland has risen by 92 cents, to an average of $3.82 a gallon as of Thursday, according to AAA. The state share of the gas tax is …

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