As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44856828 [https://lemmy.world/post/44856828] > As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. > > Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and trucks to get to work and school and run everyday errands. > > Asked about the gas tax at a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Donald Trump said he has “thought about” suspending it but suggested states should consider suspending their fuel taxes.