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Bessent Says White House Asked Congress to Eliminate Gas Tax

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration has asked Congress to eliminate the gas tax, signaling a potential fiscal and legislative shift. The proposal is policy-focused rather than market-moving on its own, with limited immediate price impact unless it advances through Congress. The main relevance is to fuel costs, transportation, and federal budget policy.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration has asked Congress to eliminate the gas tax, signaling a potential fiscal and legislative shift. The proposal is policy-focused rather than market-moving on its own, with limited immediate price impact unless it advances through Congress. The main relevance is to fuel costs, transportation, and federal budget policy.

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