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Ohio suspends gas tax, WV still ‘exploring’

By Stephen Baldwin, RealWV CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Early this week, Ohio suspended the state tax on gasoline and diesel in response to high prices at the pump.  The measure, which passed the state legislature and was signed by Gov. Mike Dewine, has led to prices falling about 40 cents over the last week, which nearly […]
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