Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner suggests temporary pause on fuel tax

The price at the pump is a big story around America and right here in Mississippi.

One state leader has suggested that Mississippi could pause the 24 cents a gallon fuel tax to bring some relief.

State Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson says the state can afford it and taxpayers should be able to keep some of their own money.

WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Commissioner Gipson about his idea.

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