Calls for gas tax suspensions grow as Americans struggle with high prices

The Hill - Oct 1, 2026

With gasoline prices hovering near an average of $4.50 a gallon amid the Iran war, calls to suspend federal and state gas taxes are gaining momentum. Multiple states, including Indiana and Georgia this week, have either suspended or reduced their own fuel taxes to ease prices at the pump, which have been elevated by the...

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