Utah drivers may see relief at gas pump thanks to tax cut

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah drivers could soon see some relief at the pump this summer, thanks to a gas tax cut passed earlier this year.

Drivers say rising gas prices are hitting their wallets hard, and it’s getting tough to keep up.

“I’m not a big fan,” Jason Wilko said. “Prices keep going up, and I don’t see an end in sight right now.”

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That’s especially true for people who rely on their cars every day.

“It’s frustrating to have to shell out more money for fuel more than once a week because prices just keep going up,” Wilko said.

Back in March, state lawmakers passed House Bill 575, a temporary gas tax cut aimed at giving drivers some relief.

Starting July 1, the state will reduce its gas tax by 6 cents per gallon. That’s about a 15% cut, and it will last through Dec. 31.

Supporters say the measure is meant to ease pressure on families while prices remain high.

The bill also includes efforts to boost local fuel production and streamline the permitting process for pipeline changes that lawmakers hope could help stabilize supply in the long term.

For drivers, even a small drop at the pump could make a difference.

“It will make some difference, for sure,” Wilko said. “I’m in favor of any cut they can make. Any reduction in gas prices is great.”

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