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How much would suspending the federal gas tax save drivers?

How much would suspending the federal gas tax save drivers?

Summary

President Donald Trump has expressed support for temporarily stopping the federal gas tax. This tax is a small charge on gasoline sales that helps pay for roads and highways.

Key Facts

  • The federal gas tax is a fee added to the price of gasoline.
  • It is usually about 18.4 cents per gallon.
  • The money from this tax funds transportation projects like road repairs and building highways.
  • Pausing the gas tax would lower the price drivers pay at the pump.
  • The amount saved varies depending on how much gasoline a driver buys.
  • The tax suspension is meant to help reduce fuel costs for drivers temporarily.
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