Federal gas tax holiday
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President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright earlier this week voiced support for a suspension of the federal gas tax, as part of an effort to mitigate the rising prices of gasoline and diesel fuel amid the war in Iran.
Two House Republicans have proposed a three-month, 50% reduction on gasoline tax to provide consumers some relief from high fuel prices. Other states, including Kentucky and Indiana, have taken similar action.
With gas prices up 50% since February, Trump backs suspending the federal gas tax. Experts say other fixes may work better.
Several states are pausing their gas taxes to ease pain at the pump. Here's a look at how that would work in Wisconsin and if it's been done before.