Oklahoma greenlights changes to gas tax law in anticipation of congressional action

Oklahoma Voice By:Barbara Hoberock May 19, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a measure that could result in savings at the pump despite concerns that it could harm the state’s long-term ability to pay for roads and bridges.

The Republican signed House Bill 1370 on Monday, tossing out an existing state law that would have prevented motorists from attaining relief at the pump if Congress ultimately votes to suspend the federal gas tax.

For decades, Oklahoma had on the books a law that said if the federal government suspended its portion of the tax on gas and diesel, the state would raise its tax proportionate to the amount suspended.

Consumers are seeing increased fuel costs as a result of the war with Iran. Oklahomans on Tuesday were paying an average of $4.05 per gallon, up from $3.40 last month, according to AAA. 

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