VirginiaVirginia would temporarily set certain statewide fuel taxes to zero
If enacted, the proposal would let people and businesses avoid the covered Virginia fuel taxes from October 27, 2026, through July 1, 2027.
What it does
Certain Virginia statewide fuel tax rates would fall to zero from October 27, 2026, through July 1, 2027, if the proposal becomes law.
Argument forPeople and businesses paying the covered fuel taxes could save money because those tax rates would temporarily fall to zero.
Argument againstSetting the covered tax rates to zero could reduce Virginia’s fuel tax revenue during the suspension.
More detail
Virginia would set the covered statewide fuel tax rates to zero. The suspension would cover only taxes under Virginia Code § 58.1-2217, subsections A and B, and § 58.1-2249. The proposal would need to become law before it could apply. The act would take effect upon passage. The tax suspension would cover October 27, 2026, through July 1, 2027, including both dates.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 21Referred to Committee on Finance and AppropriationsLatest
- Oct 21Presented and ordered printed 26200401DIntroduced
Taxes & BudgetTransportation