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Associated PressMar 27, 2026Wire Service

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

Senator Richard Blumenthal co-sponsored legislation to suspend the federal gas tax through October to provide economic relief.

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax - AP News
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Federal and state lawmakers are proposing a temporary gas tax suspension to provide financial relief as fuel prices rise toward $4 a gallon. While some states have already acted, Congressional proposals face uncertainty without explicit support from President Trump.

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