Lombardo's Gas Tax Holiday Feels Less Like A Vacation, and More Like A Timeshare

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NEVADA - Battle Born Progress’ digital series, Battle Born Bytes, returns with a new episode examining rising fuel costs in Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo’s proposal to explore a gas tax holiday, and broader questions surrounding affordability, transportation funding, and long-term economic relief.

The episode breaks down what a gas tax holiday is, how Nevada’s fuel taxes work, and what experts and policymakers say about whether temporarily suspending fuel taxes would provide meaningful savings for drivers.

This comes as Nevada continues to navigate elevated fuel prices amid instability in global energy markets, including concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and international conflicts that affect oil prices.

The full episode is available on YouTube.

Daniel Howat, Creative Lead with Battle Born Progress, issued the following statement: 

"Gas prices are one of those issues every Nevadan feels immediately. You can’t call it relief if the price of that relief is weaker roads, fewer services, and a bigger hole in the state budget.”

ABOUT Battle Born Bytes: Battle Born Bytes is a digital media series produced by Battle Born Progress focused on breaking down complex political, economic, and policy issues affecting Nevadans through accessible, research-driven video explainers. 

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