With election pressure mounting, states move to suspend fuel taxes

By: Alex Brown

Outlets: Stateline

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 603

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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With Election Day less than a month away, lawmakers in several states are suspending gas taxes or rolling back regulations on diesel fuel as voters grow increasingly frustrated with rising fuel costs amid President Donald Trump’s war with Iran.

On Tuesday, Trump issued an executive order to expand access to tax-free diesel fuel nationwide, following the lead of several governors who have taken the same step.

Trump signed the order at a Nebraska rally, promising …

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