Trump Wants to Suspend the Federal Gas Tax. How Much Would that Help Drivers?

Candidates for U.S. Senate seat in Texas join call to suspend federal gas tax

President Donald Trump said he would support suspending the federal gas tax amid rising fuel prices caused by the Iran war. Suspending that tax would require congressional approval and cost the government billions in revenue. Lawmakers from both parties, including at least one in Texas, agree, saying it would provide relief for families and businesses. “President Trump and I agree:...

Trump vows to pause federal gas tax after Iran war boosts US fuel prices to four-year high

National average for gas prices has risen by well over a dollar per gallon since late FebruarySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump pledged to suspend the US federal gas tax in a bid to reduce pressure on Americans after the US-Israel war on Iran sparked a sharp rise in fuel prices.The US president told reporters on Monday that his administration would look to pause the tax “till it’s appropriate”, as drivers count the co…

Trump says he wants to reduce federal gas tax ‘till it’s appropriate’

Waiving the tax requires Congressional legislation, a body currently controlled by Trump's fellow Republicans

Trump Plans US Gas Tax Cut As Iran War Spurs Price Surge

US federal taxes on gasoline amount to 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Trump, congressional Republicans float suspending federal gas tax amid Iran war

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

Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax. How much would that help drivers?

Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.