STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2026)– "I stand in support of Gov. Braun suspending the gas tax to provide relief to Hoosiers.
"The average gas price in Indiana currently is $4.13, a 67-cent increase in just one month. While suspending the gas tax will only provide relief of about 17 cents per gallon, it will still go a long way in easing the burden of the current international situation.
"I will continue working for Hoosiers to make sure life is affordable here in Indiana."
State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) representsSenate District 27, which includesHenry, Union and Wayne counties, and portions of Franklin County.Clickhereto download a high-resolution photo.
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