Pryor comments on gas tax suspension

Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced a 30-day suspension of Indiana's gas use tax, which hit 17.2 cents per gallon in April, amid geopolitical crises leading to gas prices skyrocketing to nearly $4.25 a gallon in Indiana. State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) issued the following statement:

"Hoosiers are feeling real pain at the pump, and I’m glad to see some relief finally coming. But let's be honest: it didn't have to get this bad before our governor acted.

"Back in 2022, when gas prices surged following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, House Democrats called for suspending the gas tax. At the time, the state was sitting on a surplus of federal dollars, and we had every opportunity to give Hoosiers a break. Republicans said 'no.'

"Now, with prices approaching $4.25 a gallon, they've had a change of heart. I support this suspension – my constituents need relief – but we should call this what it is: a reactive fix, not a proactive plan.

"Working families have been stretching every dollar for years. They deserve leaders who act before a crisis hit, not after. I'll continue pushing for economic policies that put Hoosiers first, not ones driven by political convenience."