Governor directs state to reimburse local governments for gas tax holiday revenue

Gov. Mike Braun will make local governments whole for any gas tax revenues lost due to his suspension of Indiana's fuel taxes since May.

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 696

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Mike Braun’s administration will make local governments whole for any gas tax revenues lost due to his suspension of Indiana’s fuel taxes since May, according to a Tuesday news release.

State Budget Director Chad Ranney will bring the formal request to transfer funds from the State Highway Fund for April and May to the Board of Finance on July 21. Once the transfer is approved, local governments are expected to receive distributions from …

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