President Trump has proposed temporarily suspending the federal gas tax as the war with Iran pushes prices to over $4.50 per gallon. - The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon for gas and 24.4 cents for diesel.
- Suspension requires an act of Congress. - 80% of Americans say gas prices are straining their budgets.
- 63% of Americans blame Trump for the high prices. The proposal is seen as an acknowledgment of the economic pain caused by the conflict.