Event Brief
Trump seeks gas tax relief; driver savings may strain fund
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump proposed suspending the federal gas tax, which could affect consumer savings and a key federal fund.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Proposal to suspend the federal gas tax
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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