in-20260610-IR-GOV260199EOA: STATE OF INDIANA

STATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE ORDER: 26-13 FOR: SECOND DECLARATION OF ENERGY EMERGENCY AND WAIVER OF GAS SALES AND EXCISE TAXES  TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS. WHEREAS, on April 8, 2026, I signed Executive Order 26-09 proclaiming an energy emergency under IC 10-14-3-13 and suspending the gasoline excise tax for all counties in the State of Indiana; WHEREAS, in Executive Order 26-09 I said I would reevaluate the need for the energy emergency after 30 days based on conditions in the Middle East; WHEREAS, on May 6, 2026, I signed Executive Order 26-11 confirming that the conditions in the Middle East continued to limit the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, and, therefore, the energy emergency would persist for the full 60 days authorized under IC 10-14-3-13(c); WHEREAS, after the first proclamation of energy emergency expires on June 7, 2026, a renewal of the proclamation of energy emergency is necessary to combat high fuel prices for Hoosiers; WHEREAS, the ongoing conflict with the leading state sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, continues to threaten the global supply of oil; WHEREAS, between 20% and 25% of the world’s crude oil production is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz; WHEREAS, Iran has continued its state-sponsored terrorism and there is instability and uncertainty for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to shipping delays and backlogs; WHEREAS, the United States Energy Information Administration reports that Midwestern gasoline stocks have dropped below the record lows which prompted Governor O’Bannon to sign Executive Order 00-19 proclaiming an energy emergency; WHEREAS, under IC 10-14-3-13, the governor may suspend and modify transportation-related requirements, including the provisions of any state statute regulating transportation or the orders or rules of any state agency if strict compliance with any of the provisions would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax functions as a sales tax on gasoline for consumers; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax established by IC 6-2.5-3.5-15 is a state statute regulating transportation; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Excise Tax functions as an excise tax on gasoline for consumers; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Excise Tax established by IC 6-6-1.1-201 is a state statute regulating transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MIKE BRAUN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby order the following: Mike Braun Governor of Indiana ATTEST: Diego Morales Secretary of State