States are taking the lead on suspending gas taxes to help lower prices at the pump as legislation for a federal fuel tax holiday hits roadblocks on Capitol Hill.
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The tax holidays would free up distributors, who set the prices at the pump, from paying the tax and allow more wiggle room to reduce prices for consumers. to congressional leaders calling on them to suspend the federal fuel tax as a way to bring down gas prices.“At a time when people are directly impacted by rising prices on everyday goods, a federal gas tax holiday is a tool in the toolbox to reduce costs for Americans, and we urge you to give every consideration toThe Democratic bill would suspend the federal fuel tax of 18.3 cents a gallon on unleaded gasoline through 2022. The measure is sponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.
In addition to concerns over its impact on the Highway Trust Fund, the bill hasn’t won over Senate Democrats who aren’t convinced major oil companies will lower prices for consumers if there's a pause in the federal gas tax.
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