トランプ大統領は、イランとの進行中の戦争に起因するガソリン価格の高騰による負担を軽減するため、連邦ガソリン税の一時停止を求めた。この措置には議会の承認が必要であり、平均ガソリン価格が1ガロンあたり4.52ドルへと50パーセント以上急騰する中で発表された。
トランプ氏は月曜、CBSニュースに対し、レギュラーガソリンに対する1ガロンあたり18.4セントの税を一定期間停止することを支持すると述べた。同氏は、価格が下落した時点で税を再導入する意向を示し、停止期間については「適切な時期まで」とした。大統領は、同局のナンシー・コーディス記者との事前の電話インタビューを経て、大統領執務室から語った。
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Several leading candidates in California’s 2026 governor’s race said in a CBS Los Angeles debate on April 28 that they oppose suspending the state’s 61.2-cent-per-gallon gasoline excise tax, even as average prices statewide hovered around $5.98 a gallon, according to AAA. Two Republican contenders backed a suspension, while two lower-polling Democrats said they would support temporary relief.
Rising fuel prices from the ongoing conflict in Iran are prompting households and industries worldwide to reduce oil consumption, with experts suggesting some changes may endure. The International Energy Agency has noted demand destruction, forecasting a drop of 420,000 barrels per day this year. Asia, hit hardest by supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, is accelerating shifts toward renewables and electric technologies.
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About a month after the United States began military operations against Iran, some Republican organizers in battleground states say they continue to support President Donald Trump’s decision while warning that higher gasoline prices and rising farm input costs are fueling voter irritation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Department of Energy welcomed progress in US-Iran peace talks but cautioned that restoring domestic fuel prices to pre-crisis levels could require six to 12 months. Officials emphasized that the situation now involves broader economic effects beyond oil supply.
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Oil prices climbed sharply after Donald Trump rejected Iran's peace plan, sending ripples through global markets. The rupee hit a record low and equities slumped in India amid the developments. This follows last week's US-Iran exchange of fire that shattered a fragile ceasefire.