Taxes May 12, 2026
Trump Open to Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Prices Stay High
President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the federal gas tax, but Congress must act as U.S. gas prices average $4.52 a gallon.
Economy May 1, 2026
Gas Prices in Great Lakes Region Jump by 84 Cents Per Gallon in One Day
Gas prices started Wednesday under $4 a gallon and then jumped twice, Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. It was a "double spike day."
Taxes April 22, 2026
Trump Tax Law Boosts Refunds, But Tariffs and Iran War Mute Its Impact
The problem for Americans—and for GOP candidates who want their votes—is that the bigger tax refunds have been largely offset by higher gas prices stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and by President Donald Trump's taxes on imported goods.
Taxes March 26, 2026
Some States Consider Tax Holidays as Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are climbing again across the U.S.—with little clarity on where prices are headed next—spurring proposals for state gas tax holidays in the hopes of offering drivers some relief.
General News March 22, 2026
U.S. Stocks Fall to 6-Month Low Over War and Oil Concerns
Major U.S. equity benchmarks dropped to the lowest level since September amid rising anxiety over the prospect of a prolonged war in the Middle East.
General News March 9, 2026
Americans Prepare for Gas Price Surge as Iran Conflict Continues
Gas prices are rising at one of the fastest rates in years with the conflict in the Middle East expanding and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the global supply of oil passes through.