Event Brief
Trump wants to suspend gas tax amid high prices
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump said he wants to temporarily lift the federal gas tax as prices rise amid the war with Iran.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump proposed temporarily suspending the federal gas tax.
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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