Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

Sponsor: Chris Pappas (Democratic-NH)March 12, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Drivers would pay less for gas as federal taxes are paused until October 2026.

Drivers would pay less at the pump because federal gasoline taxes would be paused until October 1, 2026. This bill aims to lower gas prices for consumers by temporarily removing the federal gas tax and a related environmental tax. The Treasury would ensure trust funds are still funded and that gas stations pass savings to customers.

What Would Change

Today, federal gasoline includes a tax that helps fund roads and a smaller tax for environmental cleanup. If this bill passes, these federal taxes would be set to zero for gasoline sold between the bill's enactment and October 1, 2026, aiming to lower prices at the pump.

Key Provisions

Ends federal gasoline taxes, including the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax, from the bill's enactment until October 1, 2026.
Requires gas stations and fuel producers to immediately lower prices to reflect the tax reduction.
Subjects gas stations and fuel producers to monetary penalties if they do not pass tax savings to consumers.
Directs the Treasury Secretary to ensure consumers receive the benefit of the tax reduction.
Transfers money from the general government fund to the Highway Trust Fund and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund to cover lost tax revenue.

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Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026

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