As gas prices approach $4 a gallon nationally amid the conflict in Iran, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44856828

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.

  • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    4 天前

    The EV fees are a very stupid solution to a real policy issue.

    They should change it to a fee by vehicle weight, based on road wear caused. This means the vast majority of road maintenance will be paid for by the groups that actually cause it: trucking companies.

    We can keep gas taxes as a fee for poisoning everyone.

    • ByteJunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      3 天前

      Trucking companies will be very happy to pass that cost along to you, esteemed final consumer.

      Road infrastructure is already heavily subsidized by the taxpayers, which in the US is basically the same as saying drivers, so I don’t see how that changes anything.

      • Danquebec@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        3 天前

        The point is that it would force trucking companies to make choices that consider effects on the road infrastructure.

        Do I continue shipping pretty much everything in trucks as big as possible? Or do I consider smaller trucks for shorter distances? Maybe I should hire developers to determine the most cost-efficient system of paths by small trucks and large trucks? What if I used trains or ships for some long distance travels? Would that make sense? Etc.