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Andy Beshear: “I want the federal Congress to consider reducing the gas tax…”

Featuring: Andy Beshear, Democratic | Governor of Kentucky

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Holds Press Briefing On Economy And State Priorities

Published September 3, 2026 | Video Starts at 39:11

I want Congress to end the war, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which we could do with seasoned negotiators instead of the president's buddies who have no experience negotiating with Iran. I want the federal Congress to consider reducing the gas tax for a period of time. People are really struggling, and it's all of it together. You know, I read earlier families paying $2,500 more, but because of Trump's tariffs, that again, he and he alone … (39:11–39:17)

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Asserts a desire for Congress to consider reducing the gas tax temporarily.

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