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Palm Beach County wants to hit pause on gas taxes, but says state law blocks it
- Palm Beach County seeks authority to pause local gas taxes during high prices, but faces legal limits.
- A March memo says such pause authority is not currently granted by statutes that authorize taxes but don’t authorize waivers.
- Woodward asks DeSantis to support legislation to let counties pause taxes during spikes or hardship.
- County estimates potential relief per fill-up if a pause is allowed.
- DeSantis acknowledged state limits in reducing gas prices amid global volatility.
- Florida previously enacted a gas-tax holiday in 2022 as short-term relief.
- State action on fuel supply includes emergency rule allowing E15 gasoline for 90 days.
- The issue remains unresolved as lawmakers consider changes to Florida law.
- Pressure builds as national and local leaders seek relief from rising pump prices.
- The discussion ties to broader efforts to ease pump costs for residents and businesses.
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