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Trump proposes suspending federal gas tax amid Iran war

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 13

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President Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax, which currently stands at 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel. This proposal is framed as an acknowledgment by the White House of the financial burden high fuel prices place on American consumers.

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  • Currently, the federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon of gas and 24.4 cents per gallon of diesel.

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    The article frames the proposed gas tax suspension as a White House acknowledgment of the burden high prices place on American consumers, highlighting public opinion on the issue.

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