"President Donald Trump’s push for a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax has bipartisan backers. But it’s far from a sure thing."
"Interest in a gasoline tax holiday is growing on Capitol Hill following President Donald Trump’s endorsement Monday — but the proposal is also facing pushback from some key Republicans balking at cutting a major source of federal funding.
High energy prices stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East prompted Trump to suggest pausing fuel tax collections “till it’s appropriate.” He said, “It’s a small percentage, but it’s still money.”
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released legislation Monday that would suspend both the 18-cent gasoline tax and the 24-cent diesel tax for 90 days. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) said she would soon follow with a House bill."
Pavan Acharya, Amelia Davidson, and Meredith Lee Hill report for E&E News May 12, 2026.
