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Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says
Energy Secretary says Trump 'open' to pausing gas tax amid climbing prices (usatoday); Wright on gas prices: ‘I can’t make any predictions’ (thehill)
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usatodayEnergy Secretary says Trump 'open' to pausing gas tax amid climbing pricesupiWright: Trump 'open' to suspending gas tax during Iran War price surgeindependentTrump’s energy secretary refuses to say US gas price average won’t hit $5 a gallon as impacts of Iran war worsenthehillWright on gas prices: ‘I can’t make any predictions’