President Biden is expected to call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel tax through the end of September on Wednesday as part of a comprehensive plan to offer some relief to consumers facing painfully high prices at the pump.
The White House will also call for state and local governments to offer relief to consumers through temporary gas- or sales-tax waivers, and for the oil industry to increase supply and refining capacity, as part of the plan.
“In this unique moment, when Putin’s attack on Ukraine is squeezing American families, the president believes the Congress should do what it can,” a senior administration official said.