A Pennsylvania lawmaker has proposed a way to save drivers money amid rising fuel costs.
State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-District 18) says she plans to introduce legislation temporarily suspending Pennsylvania’s gasoline tax.
The move comes as conflict in the Middle East disrupts the global oil industry.
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“My legislation would temporarily suspend the state gasoline tax for 60 days to provide immediate relief at the pump for commuters and working families across the Commonwealth,” Boscola said in a request for co-sponsors.
As of Wednesday, the average price of gas in the Pittsburgh region was about $3.76, according to AAA.
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Boscola, who proposed similar legislation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, says her bill would allow bonds to cover the revenue loss to the Motor License Fund.
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