Trump Says He’s Considered Suspending the Federal Gasoline Tax

March 26, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

President Trump says “we’ve thought about” suspending the federal gasoline tax.

  • Trump speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the White House
  • “It’s something we have in our pocket, if we think it’s necessary,” he adds

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