diplomacyMar 27, 2026

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

Source: MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press — Read the full report

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MATTHEW DALY, Associated PressBy MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 r…

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