October 6, 2026

Senate Republicans Deadlocked on Federal Gas Tax Suspension Amid High Gas Prices

Senate Republicans are divided over how to lower gas prices, including the proposal to suspend the federal gas tax endorsed by Donald Trump.
The national average for gasoline remains at $4.36 per gallon, unchanged from recent reports, as various proposals face political hurdles.
Concerns about the impact of suspending the gas tax on road funding have been raised by fiscal conservatives within the party.

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