West Virginia’s Dems, Freedom Caucus seek state gas tax holiday

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 535

Last Updated: 3 days, 11 hours ago

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As gas prices remain high amidst the United States’ war in Iran, West Virginia Democrats and a group of conservative Republican state lawmakers have separately called for the state to pause its excise tax on fuel.

“West Virginia families are being squeezed at the pump every single day, and West Virginia Democrats are not going to stand by and do nothing,” House Democratic Leader Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, said in a news release Wednesday. …

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