(WEAA) — Governor Larry Hogan on Friday signed a measure to immediately suspend Maryland’s gas tax for 30 days.
“This bipartisan action will provide some relief from the pain at the pump and it is possible because of the prudent fiscal steps we have taken, which have resulted in a record budget surplus,” said Governor Hogan. “This is, of course, not a cure-all, and market instability will continue to lead to fluctuations in prices, but we will continue to use every tool at our disposal to provide relief for Marylanders.”
Maryland is the first state in the nation to enact an immediate suspension of the gas tax.
The state's $0.36 gas tax will be suspended beginning today, March 18, until 11:59 PM on April 16.
Today, I joined Gov. Hogan and Pres. Ferguson to sign the 30-day gas tax suspension into law.
— Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (@SpeakerAJones) March 18, 2022
This legislation won’t just provide a little relief at the pump. It’s part of a larger, global response to cut off Russia’s financial system & help deter their growing aggression. pic.twitter.com/3oWsJ9yDAk
When we come together to solve problems. This is what it looks like when it happens quickly. https://t.co/qdWMdInEin
— Bill Ferguson (@SenBillFerg) March 18, 2022
Watch today’s bill signing ceremony live: https://t.co/lUhLdEcc1N
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) March 18, 2022