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What to know about the federal gas tax Trump wants to suspend
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The article outlines Trump’s proposal to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon federal gas tax and its limited savings.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump proposed suspending the 18.4-cent-a-gallon federal gas tax.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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