A federal gas tax suspension and subsequent federal spending cuts would add to the mounting national debt. The tax cut may benefit fuel industry leaders with little savings for consumers.
Author
Carl Davis
Research Director
May 14, 2026
Fortune: Trump Wants To Suspend the Federal Gas Tax. The Move Could Mean Higher Debt—and More Potholes
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