MAIN HIGH AND UNSTABLE, THE CALL FOR A GAS TAX HOLIDAY RESTARTS THE DEBATE ABOUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. >> WHAT WE PROMOTE IS THAT THE $0.18 FEDERAL TAX HOLIDAY HAPPEN AND THE 43 MARYLAND GAS TAX BE POSTPONED FOR THREE MONTHS. DAVID: IF YOU INCLUDE THE AUTOMATIC GASOLINE TAX INCREASE THAT WILL OCCUR … Read more
President Biden’s energy secretary met with oil executives Thursday as the administration faces pressure to cut sky-high gas prices. Meanwhile, the Fish and Wildlife Service has reinstated endangered species protections from Trump. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news on energy, the environment and more. For The Hill we are … Read more
(CNN) — Several states are trying to give motorists a break from high gasoline prices by temporarily suspending their gasoline taxes. And President Joe Biden is asking Congress to do the same by repealing the state gas tax by September. But consumers are not benefiting from the gasoline tax holidays, according to a recent analysis … Read more
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot is among those urging state and national leaders to temporarily suspend gas taxes. “We have to do something,” Franchot, who is running for governor, said Thursday at a gas station in northwest Baltimore. CONTINUE READING: Where’s Marty? Visit the Civic Works’ Real Food Farm, where vegetables are … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC June 30, 2021: President Joe Biden shakes hands with White House Chief of Staff Ron … [+] Klain before speaking during a meeting in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on March 30, 2021. Home Secretary Deb Haaland, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Homeland Security Secretary … Read more
The Biden administration is considering instituting a federal gas tax holiday as the average price of a gallon of regular gas has risen above $5 — and the White House economics team could look into the matter, according to a report later this week. The administration is scrambling to find solutions to ease Americans’ pain … Read more
The White House is showing signs that it is more seriously considering a state gas tax exemption, sources tell The Hill. President Biden’s economics team recently discussed the gas tax exemption and is expected to meet for further discussions later this week. The White House is under political pressure to do something to help Americans … Read more
Biden administration delays new solar tariffs amid controversial probe, climate hawks go all-in on midterms and gas prices rise another 25 cents in a week. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news on energy, the environment and more. For The Hill we are Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk. Subscribe here. … Read more