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Utah leaders pitch gas‑tax cut plus supply measures; fiscal note estimated at roughly $1.012 billion
Summary
House leaders outlined a proposal to reduce the motor‑fuel tax (described as a 15% cut) and to speed pipelines, terminals and storage projects to boost regional supply; sponsors say a fiscal note of about $1.012 billion from the general fund would cover the short‑term gap.
Speaker and legislators on (date not specified) described a two‑part plan to lower pump prices: a short‑term cut to the motor‑fuel tax paired with measures to increase regional fuel supply, including expedited permitting for pipelines, expanded terminal capacity on the Enterprise line and storage in Delta salt caverns.
The Speaker presented the proposal as targeted relief for regular motor fuel, not diesel or jet fuel, and said it would be temporary while the state pursues supply increases. "We're going to bring more supply into the market. That's gonna lower your gas prices," said Representative (speaker 4), summarizing the public message supporters plan to deliver at a forthcoming press conference.
Lawmakers described several mechanisms to expand…
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