President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump administration is "open" to suspending the federal gasoline tax as prices surge amid the Iran War.

Average gas prices have soared by more than 50% since the start of the Iran war.

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) have pledged to introduce legislation to suspend the federal gas tax.

President Donald Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax, but it would require an act by Congress.

President Donald Trump has proposed pausing the country’s 18.4-cent gas tax.