WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act (https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GAI26149.pdf) to lower gas prices by temporarily suspending the 18.4 cents-per-gallon federal gas tax through October 1, 2026, providing much-needed relief for families in Connecticut and across the country who rely on their cars to get to work, school, and run everyday errands.
"This legislation temporarily suspends the federal gas tax, lowering high gas prices squeezing consumers and bringing much needed financial relief to American families," said Blumenthal. "Trump's war of choice with Iran ...