Gas tax holiday for New York state, Nassau County ends

The tax break was originally put in place in June when prices skyrocketed over $5 a gallon.

News 12 Staff

Jan 1, 2023, 6:43 PM

Updated 625 days ago

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Gas prices have been steadily decreased, but drivers could see them rise again.
The gas tax holiday for New York state and Nassau County was lifted on Sunday.
The tax break was originally put in place in June when prices skyrocketed over $5 a gallon.
Without the tax suspension, prices are expected to increase 16 cents per gallon.
Long Islanders News 12 spoke to had mixed opinions about the gas tax holiday ending.
According to AAA, the national average is $3.21 a gallon. In New York, the average is a bit higher at $3.39.
On Long Island, the average cost for a gallon of gasoline sits at $3.18.
Suffolk County ended its gas tax holiday earlier this month and it hasn't affected prices too much.