Trump seeks rare suspension of the federal gas tax

The Center Square President Donald Trump recently said he will move to suspend the federal gasoline tax as the national average price of a gallon remains above $4.50 amid ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran and stalled diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Suspending the 18.4-cent-per-gallon federal gas tax, which has been unchanged for more than three decades, requires approval from Congress. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said they plan