So today I'm taking steps to help our Kentucky families because it's the right thing to do. First, I'm signing an emergency regulation to freeze the gas tax and prevent a future price hike. On July 1, The current gas tax is 26.4 cents per gallon. On July 1, it's expected to rise to about 27 cents per gallon. That increase may seem small, but it adds up quickly. By freezing the gas tax to its current rate, we can save Kentuckians $1.7 million to each month combined. (10:35–10:46)
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