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Unidentified speaker announces 15% gas-tax cut, pushes HB 575 to speed pipelines and expand fuel storage
Summary
An unidentified state speaker said Utah will cut its gas tax by 15% starting July 1 and is promoting HB 575 (sponsored by Representative Cal Roberts) to streamline pipeline permitting, increase in-state fuel production and expand storage in Delta; the speaker also cited regional water talks with Idaho.
An unidentified speaker announced a package of measures intended to lower gasoline prices in Utah, including a 15% cut to the state gas tax starting July 1 and legislation to speed pipeline permitting.
The speaker said the effort is driven by a year-long goal “to lower gas prices for Utah families,” citing rising costs for groceries, housing and other essentials. “Our strategy is simple: increase the supply,” the speaker said, adding that the state has met with industry leaders and regional partners to pursue…
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