Republican state lawmakers propose three-month gas tax holiday in Virginia

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 762

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Virginia’s GOP lawmaker caucus on Friday proposed the state create a three-month gas tax holiday, which they said would help residents weather the surge in fuel prices amid the ongoing Iran war. They urged Democrats to help them put the plan in motion when the legislature reconvenes next month to finalize the state budget.

House Minority Leader Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, said that the plan to pause sales tax the state normally levies on …

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