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Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
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Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran

NPR Politics · May 11, 2026, 4:59 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.

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