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Gas Tax Holiday Debate Heats Up

Updated 2026-05-13 10:15 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump and lawmakers are considering a federal gas tax holiday, but the trucking and construction industries oppose it, arguing that such relief would not benefit consumers.

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Gas tax holiday as Trump promises? Not so fast, trucking, construction industries say

President Donald Trump and lawmakers are eyeing federal gas tax relief, but opponents argue a pause wouldn't help consumers and could harm roads.

2026-05-13 10:00 UTC