DeSantis Proposes $1B in FL Gas Tax Relief

By Eric Daugherty

Published Nov. 22, 2021, 2:38 p.m. ET | Updated Jan. 3, 2023

November 22, 2021 Updated 12:54 P.M. ET

JACKSONVILLE (FCV) – Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced that he is proposing over $1 billion in gas tax relief for Floridians.

I’m proposing that the Florida legislature provide more than $1 billion in gas tax relief to help Florida families save at the pump. pic.twitter.com/b82NQfPllU
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) November 22, 2021

According to Patrick De Haan, an oil and gas-price analyst, Florida gas prices could dip to as low as $2.91/gallon. Today, gas prices in Florida are hovering around $3.29/gallon.

Florida state taxes and fees on gasoline equate to ~43c/gal (likely slightly higher due to % sales tax), so at most, Florida's average #gasprices would decline to around $2.91/gal if Florida nixed *all* its taxes/fees on gasoline. https://t.co/CeGd6oJbJE
— Patrick De Haan ⛽️📊 (@GasBuddyGuy) November 22, 2021

DeSantis’ announcement comes in light of intense inflation plaguing the American economy and skyrocketing gas prices.

“The average family over a five or six month period, you know, could save up to $200,” he remarked.

The proposal also comes after Florida Democrats, notably Charlie Crist and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, weaponized gas prices and the gas tax increase against DeSantis.

Last week, FCV fact checked Fried’s comments on the increasing Florida gas tax.