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Massachusetts gubernatorial gas tax proposals

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During the Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign, Democratic incumbent Maura Healey and Republican nominee Mike Minogue have both proposed suspending the state gas tax to address rising fuel costs. Governor Healey proposed a two-month gas tax holiday as part of a supplemental budget, attributing price increases to the ongoing war with Iran. In contrast, Minogue suggested suspending the tax whenever fuel prices exceed $4 per gallon, with the broader goal of eliminating the levy entirely. Critics have raised concerns that these proposals could threaten essential transportation infrastructure funding, as the gas tax, vehicle sales tax, and registration fees are primary sources for maintaining roads, bridges, and public safety services. In October 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives rejected Governor Healey’s proposal to temporarily suspend the 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax. The measure was excluded from a nearly $2.4 billion supplemental spending bill. House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz stated that lawmakers were not ‘comfortable’ diverting approximately $120 million from critical transportation infrastructure projects. Officials also expressed uncertainty regarding whether the savings would effectively be passed down to consumers. Republican challenger Michael Minogue criticized the rejected plan as a ‘political stunt.’

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