Event Brief
Trump floats suspending the federal gas tax
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump said he would like to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices rise due to the war in Iran.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Proposal to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Prices are soaring due to the war in Iran.
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