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Senator Proposes Gas Tax Suspension Amid Rising Prices

3/7/2026

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Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Kelly proposed suspending the federal gasoline tax of 18.4 cents per gallon until October 1 to address rising gas prices, which have increased by 35 cents to an average of $3.32 nationally due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Kelly plans to introduce legislation in the Senate next week to ensure that savings are passed to consumers.
President Trump expressed indifference towards rising prices, stating, "if they rise, they rise."
The conflict has caused U.S. crude futures to surge by 35% since February 28, impacting fuel costs and potentially affecting Republican control in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Kelly proposed suspending the federal gasoline tax of 18.4 cents per gallon until October 1 to address rising gas prices, which have increased by 35 cents to an average of $3.32 nationally due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Kelly plans to introduce legislation in the Senate next week to ensure that savings are passed to consumers.
President Trump expressed indifference towards rising prices, stating, "if they rise, they rise."
The conflict has caused U.S. crude futures to surge by 35% since February 28, impacting fuel costs and potentially affecting Republican control in the upcoming midterm elections.