# Trump Team Mulls Gas Tax Suspension

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-11T00:03:06+00:00
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggests suspending federal gas tax to ease pump prices amid Iran conflict, but economists warn it may not deliver significant relief and could drain the Highway Trust Fund. The administration considers the move as shipping restarts through the Strait of Hormuz. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2dd653cb9d5a7895

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