Braun adds Indiana gas tax suspension on top of sales tax break

By: Mackenzi Klemann, Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 847

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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Gov. Mike Braun not only extended the suspension of the sales tax on gasoline another 30 days Wednesday — he paused the state gas tax, as well.

The latter is 36 cents per gallon, meaning Hoosier motorists will save 59.3 cents a gallon for the next month.

“Making life more affordable for Hoosiers will always be my top priority,” Braun said Wednesday. “Suspending both the gas tax and excise tax gives Hoosiers meaningful relief …

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