Gas Tax Tracker
EscalatingLast updated:
National Avg. Gas Price
4.89$/gal
▲+0.32 (7.0%)
Federal Gas Tax Rate
18.4¢/gal
— No change
Suspension Bills Introduced
3bills
▲+2 this week
Public Support for Suspension
62%
▲+8 pts
Iran Oil Exports (est.)
0.6mb/d
▼-0.2 mb/d
Filter by status:
| Date ▼ | Event | Impact | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Trump calls for gas tax suspension in speech | Markets react; WTI crude +2.3% | proposed |
| May 10, 2026 | Sen. Graham introduces suspension bill (S. 3456) | Referred to Finance Committee | debate |
| May 9, 2026 | Rep. Scalise floats House companion bill | CBO preliminary score: $18B revenue loss | proposed |
| May 8, 2026 | Iran retaliatory strikes on Saudi tanker | Brent crude spikes to $92 | passed |
| May 7, 2026 | White House confirms President supports suspension | Gas futures jump 4% | proposed |
| May 6, 2026 | Sen. Schumer calls for emergency session | Pressure builds on leadership | debate |