Fazio proposed a 25¢‑per‑gallon gas tax holiday paid from the special transportation fund surplus; Lamont warned of budget holes and emphasized long‑term funding needs for roads and bridges and responsibility to pay for infrastructure.

The Ohio Chamber and the Ohio Contractors Association testified in support of short‑term relief at the pump while underscoring that any revenue loss from a tax holiday must be fully replaced so road and bridge projects and local transportation programs continue.

Governor Hochul and the DA said that by reducing staged‑crash fraud and 'jackpot payouts' the state expects insurers to lower premiums, estimating roughly a $300 reduction for consumers though officials cautioned results will take time to appear.

हाल के हफ़्तों में चीनी की कीमतें बढ़ी हैं। 20 जुलाई 2026 को यह ₹48.18 प्रति किलोग्राम थी, जो 20 अगस्त 2026 को बढ़कर ₹55.70 प्रति किलोग्राम हो गई। सरकार

BERLIN - The German coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has come under fire for its decision to only partially reduce the Stromsteuer (electricity tax), a move that has been critic

House Bill 2382 would eliminate sales tax on residential utilities. Sponsor framed the change as relief from "double taxation;" municipal officials and leagues warned of substantial local revenue loss and urged careful transition planning and alternative revenue sourcing.

Senate Bill 172 gives the Public Service Commission discretion to spread volatile fuel surcharges over months to reduce spikes in consumers' bills; sponsors said it is a narrow, immediate tool to help households facing extreme energy bills and added an emergency clause. The committee passed the bill unanimously.

Governor Healy told a Pittsfield audience he opposes a Berkshire Gas proposal that he said could raise local bills by as much as 25%, noted the administration testified against it, and described temporary rebates and an energy affordability bill with estimated savings.

NDMC announces no power tariff hike for 70,000 consumers, absorbing the cost increase from Delhi's new PPAC order, ensuring stable electricity rates for households and businesses.

Lawmakers propose securitization and public ownership to lower costs for utility projects.

HB 521 would immediately stop the EMPOWER program and its customer surcharge and seeks to retire remaining EMPOWER debt. Delegate Brian Chisholm called the program an unfair long‑term cost to ratepayers; the Public Service Commission and Sierra Club defended EMPOWER as cost‑effective and warned about unintended bill impacts from removing statutory billing requirements.