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Trump weighs federal gas tax holiday as U.S. pump prices approach $5
politics15 days ago

Trump weighs federal gas tax holiday as U.S. pump prices approach $5

With U.S. gas prices climbing toward $5 a gallon, Trump has floated suspending the 18-cent federal gas tax—a move that would require Congress. NBC News’s analysis shows that even a complete pause on all state and federal taxes would leave prices about 35% higher than they were at the war’s start. The average driver pays roughly 51 cents per gallon in taxes and fees, of which 18 cents go to the federal government; Georgia has already paused its own tax, and a broader pause would affect highway and transit funding via the Highway Trust Fund.

via NBC News|
#energy-policy#federal-tax#gas-tax
Gas price volatility: why pumps jump fast and drift slow in oil shocks
business19 days ago

Gas price volatility: why pumps jump fast and drift slow in oil shocks

Economists describe the ‘rocket-and-feathers’ phenomenon: retail gasoline prices spike quickly when crude oil rises but fall slowly as crude retreats, driven by forward-looking replacement costs, slim retailer margins, and competitive dynamics at the pump. Consumer search behavior intensifies price increases but wanes as prices drop, while regional market structures—especially California—can magnify the effect. Media coverage and supply-chain constraints also play roles, and even if tensions with Iran ease, pump relief is unlikely to come promptly.

via Los Angeles Times|
#business#consumer-search#crude-oil
US Gas Prices Jump Toward 2022 Peak as Hormuz Turmoil Bites
energy20 days ago

US Gas Prices Jump Toward 2022 Peak as Hormuz Turmoil Bites

U.S. average gasoline prices topped $4.50 a gallon (per GasBuddy), the highest since mid-2022, with California well over $6 in many spots, as ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and the Iran conflict push crude higher and tighten fuel inventories; analysts warn the summer driving season could bring further gains, with overall prices about $0.50 below the 2022 all-time high.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|
#energy#gasbuddy#gasoline-prices
California Braces for Supply Gap as Gulf Crude Reaches Long Beach
energy23 days ago

California Braces for Supply Gap as Gulf Crude Reaches Long Beach

California’s last Persian Gulf crude cargo has landed in Long Beach, highlighting the state’s growing reliance on foreign oil as it faces the potential loss of about 200,000 barrels per day if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked; with aging fields and constrained refinery capacity, California may need to source crude from Canada, Brazil, Ecuador and other regions, while inventories and state planning cushion near-term risk and analysts warn prices could rise without stronger demand-side relief.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#energy#gasoline-prices
politics1 month ago

Trump Team Softens Gas-Price Forecasts as Iran War Prolongs Energy Turbulence

Trump administration officials backed away from firm timelines for when gasoline prices will fall due to the Iran conflict, saying relief depends on how long the war lasts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Energy Secretary Chris Wright offered cautious, non-guaranteed projections as pump prices hover above $4 a gallon and market volatility persists, with Republicans urging not to overstate timing.

via Politico|
#energy-prices#gasoline-prices#iran-conflict
Oil climbs as U.S. seizes Iranian ship, renewing Hormuz risk
business1 month ago

Oil climbs as U.S. seizes Iranian ship, renewing Hormuz risk

Oil rose after the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, keeping the Strait of Hormuz risk premium in markets with Brent around $95.42 and WTI near $89.77. Iran says the strait is closed again, complicating any transit restart, and analysts doubt a quick normalization. U.S. gasoline prices sit around $4.05 per gallon, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggesting sub-$3 levels may not return until next year. Vice President JD Vance will lead talks with Iran in Islamabad before Tuesday’s ceasefire deadline, offering a possible window to extend or end the conflict.

via Axios|
#business#gasoline-prices#iran
Oil soars as markets brace for one-month Iran conflict
business1 month ago

Oil soars as markets brace for one-month Iran conflict

Global oil prices jumped and U.S. stock futures slid ahead of Monday’s session as the Iran-Houthi conflict neared its one-month anniversary, with Brent crude above $116 and U.S. crude near $103 amid supply fears and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption; 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrived in the region, Trump signaled a deal with Iran, and analysts warned prices could surge further, pushing gasoline costs higher.

via NBC News|
#brent-crude#business#gasoline-prices
politics2 months ago

Governors shrug off gas tax holidays as prices rise in energy shock

Amid rising pump prices driven by the Iran war and a tighter global energy market, governors from both parties are largely avoiding gas tax holidays, noting that past attempts in 2022 provided little relief and that state budgets are stretched. Economists say suspending gas taxes would likely deliver minimal savings and could strain transportation funding, making federal action the more plausible lever, even as political calculations differ by state.

via Politico|
#energy-policy#gas-tax-holiday#gasoline-prices
Oil shock could erase gains from bigger tax refunds, economists warn
economics2 months ago

Oil shock could erase gains from bigger tax refunds, economists warn

Stanford economists warn that higher oil and gasoline costs could largely offset the extra tax refunds Americans are set to receive this year. In a scenario where crude prices spike (with disruption to the Strait of Hormuz) but retreat later, U.S. households could spend about $740 more on gas this year, roughly canceling out the projected $360–$748 in additional refunds from last year’s tax changes. The result is a net drag on spending growth and inflation, with big variation by household — non-drivers and EV owners face less pain while long commuters face higher costs — making the outlook uncertain and tempering the hoped-for fiscal tailwind.

via Axios|
#economics#gasoline-prices#household-spending
Trump Grants 60-Day Waiver to Speed Fuel Shipments
energy-and-climate2 months ago

Trump Grants 60-Day Waiver to Speed Fuel Shipments

Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to allow non-U.S.-built ships to move cargo between U.S. ports, aiming to ease fuel and goods flows amid tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the move may have only a modest effect on gasoline prices, which have risen, while oil futures stay elevated as the conflict and related disruptions persist. The administration argues the measure strengthens critical supply chains and energy security, even as broader tensions and continued stockpile releases shape the market.

via Axios|
#energy-and-climate#energy-markets#gasoline-prices
Oil Shock Deepens Economic Split as Iran War Lifts Gas Costs
business2 months ago

Oil Shock Deepens Economic Split as Iran War Lifts Gas Costs

The Iran war has sent oil and gasoline prices higher—Brent crude up over 40% to about $102/bbl and U.S. gas averages near $3.79/gal—driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions; economists warn the surge worsens the K-shaped economy by acting like a regressive tax that hits lower- and middle-income households hardest and could curb overall consumer spending, with knock-on effects for diesel, jet fuel, trucking, food, and travel.

via CNBC|
#business#gasoline-prices#income-inequality
Krugman Warns Rising Energy Prices Could Roil GOP Midterm Narrative
economy2 months ago

Krugman Warns Rising Energy Prices Could Roil GOP Midterm Narrative

Nobel economist Paul Krugman argues that a rise in RBOB futures—wholesale gasoline—driven by U.S.-Iran tensions could jeopardize President Trump’s bid to lower living costs and shape the midterm race, noting the contract has surged about 60% year-to-date. He cautions the energy shock, while milder than the 1970s, could lift pump prices and overall inflation, estimating roughly a $15 uptick in oil would add about 0.3 percentage points to the cost of living (a $50 oil spike could push CPI up near 1%). Krugman also highlights broader economic pressures from tariffs, immigration policies, and AI risks, with energy volatility adding to the uncertainty.

via Business Insider|
#economy#gasoline-prices#iran-conflict