Energy Secretary Floats Pause in Federal Gas Tax Energy Secretary Floats Pause in Federal Gas Tax The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline With the average national price above $4 50, the measure will provide little relief
Everything has trade-offs: White House floats gas tax suspension as . . . WASHINGTON, DC: The Trump administration is open to suspending the federal gas tax as Americans grapple with soaring fuel prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday, May 10 Speaking on NBC’s 'Meet the Press', Wright said the
Trump official open to gas tax suspension amid Iran standoff Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Trump administration is "open" to suspending the federal gasoline tax amid high pump prices Why it matters: His remarks slightly soften the White House stance on the idea of halting the federal gas tax of 18 3 cents per gallon
Trump admin could look at federal gas tax pause - NewsNation Energy Secretary Chris Wright, left, speaks as President Donald Trump listens during an event about the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington (AP Photo Jacquelyn Martin