Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declares gas tax holiday - giant.fm

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM By Staff report Share on Facebook Share on Messenger Share on Messenger Share on X Governor Mike Braun announced a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from high gas prices. Governor Braun's gas tax holiday is a 30-day suspension of the 7% usage tax on fuel, followed by review. The suspension is based on Governor Braun's emergency declaration today, and could be extended if the emergency continues. “ I am declaring a gas tax holiday to give Hoosiers relief from the pain at the pump from high gas prices. Affordability is my top priority.” — Governor Mike Braun Governor Braun called on gasoline retailers to deliver the gas tax relief directly to consumers, and noted that the state will be “patrolling the pumps” — monitoring prices to ensure that savings are delivered to Hoosiers at the pump. Governor Braun also called on the Attorney General to enforce protections from price gauging by retailers.