Key Facts

• The federal gas tax is a fee added to the cost of gasoline to help pay for roads and bridges.
• Some people suggest temporarily stopping this tax to lower gas prices for drivers.
• Experts are analyzing if this tax break would actually result in cheaper gas at the pump.
• The discussion is timely because summer is a peak time for travel in the U.S.
• Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy is one expert examining the possible effects of the tax suspension.
• The federal gas tax holiday is being considered as a way to help drivers face high fuel costs.
• There is debate over whether gas stations will pass the savings directly to customers.
• The outcome may affect how much Americans pay for gasoline this summer.