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Trump floats gas tax holiday amid rising prices
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Trump considers a temporary cut to the federal gas tax as AAA pegs the national average at $4.50/gal; TN Republicans previously criticized it.
WHO: President Donald Trump; Tennessee Republicans; AAA
WHAT: Trump floats a temporary federal gas tax holiday to reduce pump prices
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 9:40 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Gas prices are climbing, with AAA reporting a national average of $4.50 per gallon.
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