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Trump seeks to suspend federal gas tax as prices rise
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said he wants to suspend the federal gas tax as gas prices soar.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump proposed suspending the federal gas tax
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a response to soaring gas prices.
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