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title: "Trump pushes gas tax suspension, E15 summer sales"
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description: "Trump is advocating for a suspension of the federal gas tax and the expansion of summer E15 fuel sales to combat high gasoline prices. While removing the tax may slightly lower prices, it could significantly impact Highway Trust Fund revenue. An EPA waiver allows for summer sales of E15, which has been restricted due to volatility concerns, potentially providing cheaper fuel alternatives."
datetime: "2026-05-13T20:21:18.000Z"
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# Trump pushes gas tax suspension, E15 summer sales

Trump's fuel relief push: The president seeks to suspend the federal gas tax and expand summer E15 fuel sales to address high gasoline costs. Fiscal and price effects: Removing the tax could lower prices slightly but reduce Highway Trust Fund revenue by billions, depending on the suspension’s length. E15 nationwide in summer: An EPA waiver permits summer sales of E15, historically restricted due to volatility concerns, potentially offering cheaper fuel options.

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