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Last Updated on Monday, 17 March 2008 10:59 Written by rslcpol Monday, 17 March 2008 10:59
In 2006, when gas prices across the country began to skyrocket and West Virginians were hit particularly hard, Gov. Joe Manchin used his executive power to freeze a proposed increase in the state’s gasoline taxes.
But with gas prices now reaching an all time high – per-gallon costs are higher in West Virginia than all but four other states – Manchin has no immediate plans to make any changes in the state’s gas tax.
House Minority Leader Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, said a reduction in the state gasoline tax is needed immediately. A cut has been long overdue, he said.
“I’d like to see us reduce the gas tax,” Armstead said. “It may not be a large portion, but it’s one area where we could provide relief to citizens.”