As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs.

Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and trucks to get to work and school and run everyday errands.

Asked about the gas tax at a Cabinet meeting Thursday, Donald Trump said he has “thought about” suspending it but suggested states should consider suspending their fuel taxes.

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    9 hours ago

    What are your fuel costs normally? Because 99p per litre of the most expensive diesel there is a fucking steal.

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      8 hours ago

      Americans have dirt cheap gas, it’s one of the reasons they have the giant fuel inefficient trucks and SUVs everywhere. Of course they’re pissed gas has gotten more expensive when their cars eat up 10 liters of gas per 100km.