Report Recent Legislative Actions Likely to Change Gas Taxes
Since 2013, 34 states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation to increase gas taxes. Page includes summaries of the bills and links to bill information.
www.ncsl.orgI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now, but I can summarize current signals on fuel taxes based on recent widely reported developments.
Key points from recent coverage
- Canada: Several reports in early to mid-2026 highlighted a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel, effective around April 20 to run through early September, as a measure to ease cost-of-living pressures amid volatile energy prices. This relief was framed as part of broader cost-of-living measures and included reductions of other related charges in some sources.[2][3][4]
- United States: In 2022–early 2023 there were notable movements at the state level reacting to surges in fuel prices, including temporary suspensions or reductions of state fuel taxes in some states, and debates about extending clean-fuel credits. While these examples show a pattern of state-level responses to price spikes, they do not reflect a single nationwide policy change as of 2026.[1]
- Global context: Reports from different regions show ongoing discussions about fuel taxes, with some jurisdictions considering or implementing short-term relief as oil prices fluctuate, and others debating long-term reforms to align tax policy with energy and environmental goals.[6][8][1]
What this means for you in São Paulo, Brazil
- Brazil-specific fuel tax policy is separate from Canada/US developments. If you’re looking for the current status of fuel taxes in Brazil or São Paulo, I can pull Brazil-focused sources and summarize recent changes (for example, any state-level adjustments or federal measures affecting gasoline, ethanol blends, or diesel).
- If you want comparisons across countries (e.g., Canada, US states, Brazil) or a timeline of notable tax-relief measures in 2025–2026, I can compile a concise table with key dates and impact estimates.
Would you like me to gather Brazil-specific updates on fuel tax and present a brief, sourced summary, or would you prefer a quick comparative table of recent major developments in Canada, the US, and Brazil? I can also look up ongoing discussions or upcoming policy proposals in São Paulo if you specify your interest (e.g., diesel vs. gasoline, passenger vehicles vs. freight, environmental goals).