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Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran

By Danielle KurtzlebenMay 11, 2026·Source: NPR·11 views

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Gas prices over $6 a gallon are displayed at a Mobil station in Los Angeles on May 4.

Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.

(Image credit: Justin Sullivan)

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