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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Matthew Daly

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

Gas Prices - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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.

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