Kentucky gas tax to see reduction next month

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – In a Team Kentucky update on Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear said his administration has taken another step to help bring down costs for Kentuckians.

Starting July 1, the state gas tax will drop by 1.4 cents per gallon, according to the governor.

The Beshear administration said it has decreased the gas tax by 12% over the last two years, with a total of 3.7 cents in reduction.

“I am laser-focused on helping bring down costs for our Kentucky families… Whether you are driving to school or work, or setting out on a family trip, you should see these savings at the pump,” Beshear said regarding the reduction.

For the latest look at gas prices across central Kentucky, click here.

Camille Hantla contributed to this story.