WV House Democrats again ask Morrisey, GOP colleagues to suspend gas tax after no movement on issue

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

Body Text Preview

West Virginia House Democrats are again asking Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Republican lawmakers to address high gas prices by suspending the state’s gas tax.

So far this year, the minority party’s attempts to work with Republicans on the fuel tax have been unsuccessful, while West Virginia gas prices now top $4 per gallon in most areas.

“We’re willing to negotiate. The legislation that we have prepared as …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us