Estados Unidos suspendería el impuesto a la gasolina ante alza de precios por la guerra – Primera Hora

The United States government is prepared to temporarily suspend federal gasoline taxes to mitigate rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright told NBC that the White House is open to freezing these levies to lower expenses for consumers.

Wright stated that all measures that can be taken to lower the price at the gas stations and reduce costs for Americans have the support of this administration.

Federal Tax Structure and Current Pricing

Current federal taxes include a levy of 18.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents per gallon for diesel.

a fee of 0.1 cents per gallon is applied to both fuels to support the leaking underground storage tank fund.

According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price for gasoline reached $4.52 per gallon on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

This price represents an increase of more than 50% since the start of the war with Iran.

Impact on Consumer Behavior

Rising fuel costs, compounded by inflation, have forced U.S. Consumers to adjust their spending and travel habits.

A survey published by The Washington Post in late April indicated that 44% of adults in the United States have reduced the frequency with which they drive.

The same survey found that 34% of adults have modified their travel or vacation plans.

42% of respondents reported cutting other household expenses to cover the cost of fuel.