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.

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.

Donald Trump ha dichiarato di voler sospendere l'imposta federale sulla benzina "per un certo periodo di tempo". (ANSA)

Donald Trump ha dichiarato di voler sospendere l'imposta federale sulla benzina "per un certo periodo di tempo". (ANSA)

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.

Voters are souring on Trump's economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and high gas prices are only adding to consumer discontent.

National average for gas prices has risen by well over a dollar per gallon since late February

As the White House and Congress mull suspending the federal gas tax, analysts suggest it would be bad for the budget and not much help at the pump.

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

Applying 1970s-style price or export controls on gas could bring back stagflation, Joseph Brusuelas writes.

Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.

Suspending the tax could wind up pushing up prices more and would hurt the Highway Trust Fund, which depends on the revenue from the levy.

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Le président américain souhaite suspendre la taxe fédérale sur l'essence face à la flambée des prix liée au conflit iranien. Cette proposition devra être validée par le Congrès.

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

Gas prices have climbed about 50% since the start of the Iran war.

President Donald Trump and lawmakers are eyeing federal gas tax relief, but opponents argue a pause wouldn't help consumers and could harm roads.

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