Gas Tax Suspension Will Fail as Congress Rejects Bills

Legislation will fail to suspend the federal excise tax on gasoline before November 2, 2026, leaving the 18.4 cents per gallon gasoline tax and the 24.4 cents per gallon diesel tax in place. Despite the May 11, 2026 proposal from former President Trump and Senator Josh Hawley’s S.4485 that sought 9…