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Brief May 12, 2026 · 5:50 pm ET Source: The Hill

Hawley Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Amid Iran Conflict

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) plans to introduce legislation suspending the federal gas tax, which would save drivers 18.4 cents per gallon, according to The Hill. Other Republican members of Congress have also moved toward supporting a gas tax suspension as consumers face rising fuel costs during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

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