U.S. President Donald Trump is finally acknowledging the financial pain that Americans are feeling with the soaring cost of gas, but his plan to pause the federal fuel tax may not have the kind of impact either he or drivers hope for.

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

President Donald Trump says he plans to suspend the federal gas tax "for a period of time" as part of a move to curb high prices at the pump.

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