Event Brief
Trump team seeks longer gas tax holiday with phase-in
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration is working with Congress to suspend federal gas and diesel excise taxes with a phased return.
WHO: Trump administration and Congress
WHAT: Working to suspend federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel with a phased-in return
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Gas and fuel costs are rising due to the war in Iran.
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