NEOSHO, MO — Jonathan Russell (R-Neosho) today is asking Governor Mike Kehoe to convene a special session of the Missouri General Assembly to suspend Missouri’s 29.5-cent state gas tax through December 31, 2026, joining a growing effort led by Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R-Wentzville) to provide immediate relief for Missouri families.
Missouri’s average gas price has surpassed $4.17 per gallon — up more than $1.30 from one year ago. A full suspension of the 29.5-cent state gas tax would save the average driver $3.84 per fill-up, and a family with two vehicles up to $69 per month.
“Families here in Newton County are feeling the squeeze every time they fill up at the pump, paying over $1.30 more per gallon than they were last year. That’s money coming straight out of household budgets. The gas tax was pushed through in Jefferson City without a vote of the people back in 2021, and I believe taxpayers deserve relief. I appreciate Rep. Byrnes leading the effort to pause the tax and put money back into the pockets of hardworking Missourians.”
– Jonathan Russell, Candidate for State Representative
