US to consider suspending petrol tax as Iran war pushes up prices
Republican Senator Josh Hawley to introduce legislation after Donald Trump backs move
Republican Senator Josh Hawley to introduce legislation after Donald Trump backs move

The soaring cost of driving presents a political problem for Trump ahead of midterm elections in November

Costs at the pump exceed level at the end of the Biden administration

Traders expect central bank to remain on hold until next summer in blow to Trump’s hopes for lower borrowing costs

Administration has failed to douse surge in fuel costs as Middle East turmoil deepens

Petrol and diesel prices are rising more swiftly in America than other major economies including the UK and Canada

More than 25 countries have introduced universal measures to shield consumers from high energy prices since the start of the Iran…