Economists say a gas tax suspension wouldn’t give Ohioans meaningful relief

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 598

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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As gas prices spike, some Ohio lawmakers are floating the idea of suspending the state’s 38.5-cent-a-gallon tax.

But while Ohioans share in the nation’s affordability crises, most economists in a recent survey think a suspension wouldn’t provide meaningful relief. An even stronger consensus said the benefits of a suspension would not outweigh the costs.

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