Maryland Governor Larry Hogan reacts to high gas prices – 47abc

MARYLAND–  With skyrocketing fuel costs, individuals’s wallets are hurting. Governor Larry Hogan says that is irritating to see.

He says not too long ago Maryland legislators quickly suspended the fuel tax. Whereas Governor Hogan mentioned the suspension wasn’t lengthy sufficient, it saved Marylanders’ practically $120 million {dollars}. The Governor’s workplace has additionally requested that the Biden administration and Congress lower the federal fuel tax, however that proved unsuccessful.

“There aren’t too many steps that I can personally take proper now, however I perceive how utterly troublesome it’s for those that try to replenish their tanks and people costs maintain going up,” Governor Hogan mentioned. “So, we’re going to maintain how you can remedy the worldwide oil scarcity downside.”

Governor Hogan mentioned he additionally requested the Comptroller and legislature to increase the fuel tax suspension. A particular session would’ve wanted to occur to debate that, however the Governor mentioned the Speaker of the Home and the Senate President didn’t make it occur.