in-20260415-IR-GOV260111EOA: STATE OF INDIANA

STATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE ORDER: 26-09 FOR: DECLARATION OF ENERGY EMERGENCY AND WAIVER OF GAS SALES TAX TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS. WHEREAS, the ongoing war with the leading state sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, has threatened 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 is threatening commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz leading to shipping delays and backlogs; WHEREAS, on April 7, 2026, President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz; WHEREAS, despite the ceasefire, it will take time before shipping is fully restored and Hoosiers receive the peace dividend benefits from this historic action by President Trump to protect American interests; WHEREAS, under IC 10-14-3-13, the governor may suspend and modify transportation related requirements, including state pollution control standards and requirements affecting or affected by the use of energy, standards or requirements relating to air or water quality control, and 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; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax functions as a sales tax on gasoline for consumers; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax Established by IC 6-2.5-3.5-15 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