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Gas prices rise again as some states consider tax holidays
State lawmakers debate gas tax holidays amid rising crude oil costs and limited consumer relief; national average gas price reached $3.96 per gallon, costing drivers an extra $9.4 billion monthly.
- On Monday, U.S. national gas prices hit $3.96 per gallon, nearing the $4 threshold that previously drove states to enact temporary fuel tax holidays.
- President Donald Trump's tensions with Iran have spurred global oil market volatility, pushing Brent crude prices to about $113 per barrel in recent weeks.
- Rising gas prices cost American drivers an additional $9.4 billion monthly, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, which warns tax holidays provide minimal relief to households earning less than $53,000.
- Georgia enacted a temporary suspension, while officials in Florida and Maryland expressed skepticism, citing budget constraints and concerns that savings might not reach consumers.
- Federal forecasts expect prices to remain elevated before easing later this year, though AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz noted, "It's a global market," as seasonal factors complicate the outlook.
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Stateline: Gas Prices Rise Again As Some States Consider Tax Holidays
When fuel supply is constrained, a significant share of the savings can be absorbed within the oil and gas supply chain rather than passed on at the pump. State-level examples reflect similar patterns, as seen in a recent ITEP analysis.
Rising prices at the pump reignites debate over gas tax holidays
Gas prices are climbing again nationwide, with the national average nearing $4 per gallon and analysts warning further increases could be ahead—reviving debate over whether tax holidays can offer meaningful relief, Louisiana Illuminator writes. Prices have jumped sharply in recent weeks, driven by global oil market volatility, geopolitical tensions and seasonal shifts in fuel production. The impact is already rippling through household budgets,…
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