Posted: | June 22, 2022 03:52 PM |
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From: | Senator Lisa M. Boscola |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | State Diesel Tax Relief Act – Helping Lower Truck and Business Fuel Costs |
Soon, I plan to introduce legislation calling for the temporary suspension of the State’s tax on diesel fuel, currently the highest in the Nation ($.741/gallon). The temporary suspension would mirror the timeline proposed in my Summer Gas Tax Relief Act, effective July 1st through September 5th, 2022, and would utilize ARPA funds and bonding to maintain our Motor License Fund obligations to the PA State Police and ensure no stoppages in PennDOT’s road/bridge projects. The suspension of the diesel tax would offer an immediate financial break to our Commonwealth businesses that have seen their fuel costs skyrocket and have had to raise prices on their products – the average cost of diesel is $6.186/gallon.[1] Considering the President’s recent call for State action on temporary cuts to the State/Federal gas and diesel tax, I encourage my colleagues to join me in co-sponsoring this legislation. [Sen. Lisa M. Boscola – Capitol Office: 717-787-4236] [1] 6/22/2022 - AAA Gas Prices |