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title: "Gas price relief efforts range from gift card deals to tax holiday debate"
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description: "Gas price relief efforts include Best Buy's promotion of $50 Shell gift cards for $45, providing an 11% discount. Additionally, Trump proposes a federal gas tax suspension that could lower prices by 9–14 cents, but may result in a $17 billion shortfall for road maintenance. A Springfield nonprofit has noted an increase in requests for financial counseling as households face rising fuel prices and costs."
datetime: "2026-05-14T04:53:18.000Z"
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# Gas price relief efforts range from gift card deals to tax holiday debate

Flash fuel discount: Best Buy is selling $50 Shell gift cards for $45 until tonight, offering an 11% savings for drivers and other Shell customers. Tax holiday debate: Trump’s proposed federal gas tax suspension could trim prices by 9–14 cents but risks cutting $17 billion from road maintenance funds. Counseling demand rises: A Springfield nonprofit reports a surge in financial counseling requests as fuel prices and other costs strain household budgets.

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