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Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax

The Guardian World Tuesday 06 October 2026, 21:19 UTC By Joseph Gedeon in Washington 1 min read
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President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midtermsDonald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections. “We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked whether the tax should be suspended.

President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midterms

Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections.

“We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked whether the tax should be suspended.

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