Energy Secretary Floats Pause in Federal Gas Tax Chris Wright, the energy secretary, said on Sunday that the Trump administration would be open to pausing the federal gas tax to give Americans some relief at the pump “All measures that can be
Energy Secretary says Trump open to pausing gas tax amid climbing . . . Context: Amid rising pump prices linked to the Iran conflict, the Trump administration signaled openness to suspending the federal gas tax to reduce costs for consumers Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that all measures to lower fuel prices are under consideration, with the national average at about $4 55 per gallon and the federal tax contributing roughly 18 cents per gallon (diesel
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