Trump pushes temporary federal gas tax suspension as prices hit $4.52
President Trump backs a temporary suspension of the 18.4-cent federal gas tax as pump prices reach $4.52, while Republican lawmakers plan legislation but have not released key details.
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he wants to temporarily suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax. Republican lawmakers in both chambers announced plans to introduce legislation hours later, but key details—such as the suspension's duration and how costs would be offset—have not been provided.