Biden to Call for a 3-month Suspension of Gas and Diesel Taxes
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On Wednesday, President Biden called for a 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes in an effort to relieve the burden of high gas prices on American families. While left-leaning articles underscore the lack of congressional support for Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday, right-leaning articles focus on the Biden administration’s unwillingness to boost domestic oil production.
A left-leaning article from CNN highlights that Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday will be dead on arrival to Congress, as senators from both parties do not support the temporary tax lift. The article notes that while some Democrats do not support the measure because it does not guarantee lower gas prices for Americans, Republicans do not support the proposal because they see it as a political stunt ahead of an election year.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Biden’s push for a tax holiday in an election year was met by lawmakers’ doubts, despite the administration’s desire to ease financial pressures for consumers. While the administration claims the tax holiday will save Americans roughly 3.6% at the pump – offering relief for the high prices the administration believes are caused by the Russia-Ukraine War – Biden will face uphill odds in the Senate.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights Biden’s desire to pursue a green agenda at all costs, as he looks away from boosting oil production and toward other measures to lower gas prices. The article also notes that fewer barrels of oil are being produced per day than in March 2020, despite global gas conditions.