Suspending Alabama’s gas tax? Not ‘completely off the table’ says legislator

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Amid a rapid rise in state gas prices caused by the war in Iran, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate is calling for a temporary suspension of the gas tax. A Republican Senate budget chair says it’s not off the table.

But whether it would be effective or possibly counterproductive is less certain.

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, last week called on the Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey to …

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