DeWine Signs Bill Suspending Ohio Gas Tax for 90 Days; Here's What It Means
Information from the Office of Gov. Mike DeWine

COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation temporarily suspending Ohio’s state motor fuel taxes for 90 days, providing temporary relief for motorists as fuel prices remain elevated.

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   DeWine signed House Bill 519 on Thursday, Oct. 1. The legislation suspends Ohio’s 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax during the 90-day period.

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   The measure also provides $725 million from the state’s General Revenue Fund to replace the motor fuel tax revenue normally used to support transportation infrastructure.

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   The legislation was approved by the Ohio House and Senate on Wednesday and includes an emergency provision. Gas stations will have a three-day period to adjust to the change.

The temporary tax reduction applies to Ohio’s state motor fuel taxes. The federal gasoline tax of 18.4 cents per gallon remains in place.

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   The legislation also includes provisions addressing motor vehicle theft, electronic devices and retail taxation of certain motor fuel.

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   The temporary suspension is intended to provide savings to Ohio motorists while maintaining funding for state and local road and transportation projects through the $725 million appropriation.
 

Major points for Ohio drivers

• 90-day gas tax suspension: Ohio’s state motor fuel taxes will be suspended for 90 days.

• Gasoline: The state tax of 38.5 cents per gallon will be suspended.

• Diesel: The state tax of 47 cents per gallon will be suspended.

• $725 million: State General Revenue Fund money will replace the motor fuel tax revenue during the suspension.

• Federal tax remains: The federal gasoline tax of 18.4 cents per gallon is not affected.

• Three-day adjustment period: Gas stations have time to make the necessary changes following enactment.

• Road funding: The $725 million appropriation is intended to maintain funding for transportation projects normally supported by motor fuel taxes.

• Other provisions: House Bill 519 also addresses motor vehicle theft, electronic-device restrictions and retail taxation of certain motor fuel.

• Effective period: The tax suspension is temporary and lasts 90 days.

Source: Office of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, “Governor DeWine Signs Bill Into Law,” Oct. 1, 2026.