Proposed federal gas‑tax suspension would blunt pump‑price spike

Proposed federal gas‑tax suspension would blunt pump‑price spike

Senators Mark Kelly (DAriz.) and Richard Blumenthal (DConn.), joined by Rep. Chris Pappas (DN.H.), on Monday introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act to immediately suspend the federal 18.4centpergallon gas excise tax through Oct. 1, 2026. The bills sponsors say the pause would shave roughly 18 cents off every gallon, provide immediate economic relief for families facing a recent jump in pump prices tied by Democrats to the war in Iran, and direct t…