Governor announces final extension of gas tax breaks; further action to require legislation

Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his third and final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 761

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago


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Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced his final extension of gas tax breaks for Hoosier drivers — which for weeks have driven Indiana gas prices to the lowest in the nation.

“I want to make sure that Hoosiers, not only when it comes to gasoline costs, … know that we’re doing everything we can to make their lives easier,” Braun said.

“These savings will carry us through the heavy travel time of summer, across the …

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