Republicans split on suspending federal gas tax despite Trump backing

President Trump looks to suspend the federal gas tax

Amid a global energy crisis, President Trump says he will suspend the federal gas tax, a move that would require an act of Congress, as more Americans are feeling the pain at the pump. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran

Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.

Trump Faces Uphill Climb to Suspend Federal Gas Tax

Trump plans to suspend federal gas tax as Iran war hammers Americans... here's how much YOU will save

Donald Trump is planning to suspend the federal gas tax 'for a period of time' as the Iran war sends prices skyrocketing ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump faces uphill climb on suspending gas tax

President Trump's endorsement of suspending federal gas taxes pushes the idea higher on the political radar, but it still faces long odds.Why it matters: Some Republicans rushed to introduce bills, and a few Democrats have already endorsed the idea — but there are still serious obstacles that could keep Trump's comments from becoming reality.The federal…

Trump wants to suspend gas tax amid high prices due to war with Iran

President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that he wants to temporarily lift the federal gas tax as prices continue to rise amid the ongoing war with Iran. Mr. Trump also said the latest response from Iran to end the war was "a bad proposal ... done by people that have no clue as to the danger they're in."

Trump: Federal gas tax pause ‘a great idea’

President Donald Trump confirmed reports he aims to pause the federal gas tax as prices remain elevated during the war with Iran.

Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to suspend California gas tax as Trump takes action

Gavin Newsom was defiant about California's costly fuel policies as President Donald Trump called a gas tax suspension a "great idea."

What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.