Bennet Welcomes President Biden’s Call to Suspend the Federal Gas Tax, Lower Prices at the Gas Pump

President Biden Calls on Congress to Suspend the Gas Tax for Three Months, Calls on States to Follow Suit

Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months to lower gas prices across the country:

“High prices at the gas pump are hurting Coloradans, and we must do everything we can to provide them relief. Congress should act swiftly to suspend the federal gas tax temporarily to lower costs for working families and take steps to hold large oil companies accountable to ensure these savings reach consumers.”