Stocks & Investing·May 19, 2026

Trump Team Seeks Longer Gas Tax Holiday With Phased-In Return

The Trump administration is working with Congress to suspend federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel as the war in Iran drives up oil and fuel costs.

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Trump Team Seeks Longer Gas Tax Holiday With Phased-In Return
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The Trump administration is working with Congress to suspend federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel as the war in Iran drives up oil and fuel costs.

  • The Trump administration is working with Congress to suspend federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel as the war in Iran drives up oil and fuel costs.
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The Trump administration is working with Congress to suspend federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel as the war in Iran drives up oil and fuel costs.

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