As gas prices approach $4 a gallon nationally amid the conflict in Iran, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44856828

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 relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and trucks to get to work and school and run everyday errands.

Asked about the gas tax at a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Donald Trump said he has “thought about” suspending it but suggested states should consider suspending their fuel taxes.

  • ByteJunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Trucking companies will be very happy to pass that cost along to you, esteemed final consumer.

    Road infrastructure is already heavily subsidized by the taxpayers, which in the US is basically the same as saying drivers, so I don’t see how that changes anything.