Trump official opens door to gas tax suspension - Axios

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration is “open to all ideas,” including a possible temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to blunt rising pump prices. Officials note a suspension would save drivers roughly 18.4 cents per gallon but would quickly deplete the Highway Trust Fund, complicating infrastructure funding. The administration’s support would still require congressional approval and faces enforcement challenges to ensure savings reach consumers rather than oil companies. This comment follows other moves such as Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases and a temporary shipping waiver.