Ohio lawmakers are expected to interrupt their election-season recess and return to Columbus on Wednesday to pass a 90-day suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax.

The plan was announced Monday by Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy with House Speaker Matt Huffman and Senate President Rob McColley. It would pause the 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and the 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax. Leaders are expected to lay out details at a press conference Wednesday, and they will introduce legislation this week. Democratic nominee Amy Acton called for a similar gas tax holiday earlier the same day.

The lost revenue would likely be replaced with either Ohio Department of Transportation funds, state revenue, or the rainy-day fund. Gov. Mike DeWine has previously opposed suspending the tax because it funds road and safety improvements.

“Diesel moves every raw material into an Ohio plant and every finished product out of it, so at record prices a 47-cent break is real relief across the supply chain,” said Jacob Sargent, director of public policy services for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA). “Manufacturers also depend on a well-maintained road network, so we will be watching to make sure this relief is paid for in a way that protects long-term infrastructure investment.”

OMA will monitor the legislation and keep members informed. 9/22/2026