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WV: GOP Calls For Gas Tax Cut

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.”

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