Energy Secretary Chris Wright has indicated a willingness to suspend the federal gas tax, amid escalating fuel costs.
When questioned about the feasibility of suspending the federal gas tax, currently around 18 cents per gallon, on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Wright confirmed the administration is “open to all ideas,” adding that “Everything has trade-offs.”
“All measures that can be taken to lower the price at the pump and lower the prices for Americans, this administration is in support of,” said Wright.
Wright refrained from making any future gas price predictions, a topic that has become a significant political issue during the midterm election year. He avoided speculation on whether average gas prices could reach $5 per gallon, stating he was “just avoiding price predictions.”
In another interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation on Sunday, Wright said the U.S. could restart “Project Freedom” within days if negotiations fail, adding that military action may again be used to reopen the strait …
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