Gas Tax Holiday

Connecticut lawmakers passed an inflation relief package, including an extension of the state’s 25-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax holiday, during a special session on Monday.

Connecticut lawmakers will return to the state Capitol after Thanksgiving for a special session — their agenda will include taking action to help low income residents afford the high cost of energy this winter.

According to AAA, Connecticut's gas price average rose 21-cents over the past week to an all-time high of $4.89. The highest prices for gas were in Fairfield County at $4.96 per gallon.

Surging state tax collections have pushed Connecticut’s budget surplus to nearly $4 billion. That has prompted Republicans to call for $1.2 billion in new tax cuts; Democrats dismiss that.

Connecticut could see cheaper gas as early as next week

The Connecticut House voted to extend a pandemic provision that allows restaurants to expand outdoor dining for another year.