Gas Tax Savings and More for CT Residents
March 23, 2022Today, in the House, we passed an emergency-certification that will ease some of the financial burden on Connecticut residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels.
We suspended the 25-cent-per-gallon gas tax from April 1st through June 30th, are offering free bus rides through June 30th and created an additional sales tax-free week on clothing and shoes under $100 in April. We heard the calls from CT motorists who this week are paying an average of $4.33 for a gallon of gas compared to the previous national high of $4.11 in 2008 and voted to suspend the 25-cent per gallon gas tax through June 30, 2022. We can implement the change without violating any federal or state rules and, without any impact on our special transportation fund.
The annual inflation rate topped out at 7.9 percent in February, the highest it's been for a 12-month period since 1982. Today, I supported offering free bus service for our residents who do not drive but need transportation. |