特朗普在伊朗紧张局势升级之际支持暂停汽油税，却遭遇反弹和共和党内部质疑
2026年5月13日 美国东部时间下午4:22 / 福克斯新闻频道
作者：汉娜·布伦南 福克斯新闻
议员们就不断上涨的燃油成本提出了相互竞争的解决方案，一些人支持减免汽油税，另一些人则推动替代政策或对伊朗采取更强硬立场。（图片来源：尼古拉斯·巴拉西 为福克斯新闻数字频道拍摄）
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国会山议员们就唐纳德·特朗普总统提出的暂停联邦汽油税提案展开激烈争论，由于与伊朗的冲突，油价已攀升至每加仑4美元以上。
民主党人敦促总统“结束战争”，而共和党人则对该计划是否能真正缓解民众负担存在分歧。
“如果他想让油价下跌，就必须结束这场战争，”康涅狄格州民主党参议员克里斯·墨菲说道。“他必须停止这场战争，不要再寻找其他噱头。”
“他为什么不干脆结束这场非法的伊朗战争？这样就能解决这些问题了？”夏威夷州民主党参议员玛齐·广野说道。“他没有获得战争授权。这一切都由特朗普总统负责。汽油及其他所有商品价格上涨，也都该由他负责。”
民主党人抨击每加仑4美元汽油，指责特朗普的伊朗政策打破“承诺”
夏威夷州民主党参议员玛齐·广野于2024年6月4日在华盛顿特区参加新闻发布会。（内森·波斯纳/阿纳多卢通讯社）
特朗普周一支持暂时暂停联邦汽油税，此前与伊朗的紧张局势升级推动全国燃油价格上涨，议员们正是在这之后发表了上述言论。根据美国汽车协会（AAA）的数据，截至周三，汽油价格已攀升至平均每加仑4.51美元，柴油价格则升至每加仑5.66美元。
“我的意思是，我们希望维持低成本，”内布拉斯加州共和党众议员唐·培根说道。“更高的汽油价格会增加食品杂货和其他所有商品的成本，因此，我认为这是一个值得考虑的方案，我会对此持开放态度。”
暂停联邦汽油税将可能让每加仑汽油的成本降低18.4美分，每加仑柴油降低24.4美分。
密苏里州共和党参议员约什·霍利周一提出了一项暂停联邦汽油税的法案，此前特朗普支持了这一想法。霍利的《暂停汽油税法案》将至少在90天内为民众提供加油减免，如果油价仍居高不下，还可额外延长90天。
能源部长赖特表示，特朗普政府在油价飙升之际考虑暂停联邦汽油税
密苏里州共和党参议员约什·霍利于2024年7月30日在国会山德克森参议院办公楼参加参议院司法委员会与国土安全及政府事务委员会联合听证会。（奇普·索莫德夫斯基/盖蒂图片社）
虽然两党都出现了支持暂停汽油税的声音，但其他议员提出了应对汽油价格上涨的替代方案。
“我认为全年供应E15汽油是个更好的主意，”堪萨斯州共和党参议员罗杰·马歇尔说道。“全年供应E15汽油可能会让每加仑汽油的价格降低30至40美分。再加上我们的信用卡账单减免政策，每加仑还能再降10到15美分。因此，我认为这可能是两个更好的解决方案。”
E15是一种更便宜的乙醇混合汽油，由于美国环境保护署的污染规定，夏季期间无法在全国范围内销售。包括马歇尔在内的一些共和党人认为，全年供应E15汽油比暂停汽油税更能有效降低油价。
议员表示，阿拉伯盟友认清伊朗威胁，地区国家对政权更迭持谨慎态度
2026年3月17日，加利福尼亚州维克多维尔的一家雪佛龙加油站的招牌展示了无铅汽油和柴油的价格。（凯尔·格里洛/彭博社 via 盖蒂图片社）
虽然一些议员专注于降低加油成本，但其他人辩称，尽管油价上涨，美国仍应维持甚至加强对伊朗的施压。
“让我们彻底解决伊朗的问题——至少是伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队——一劳永逸，”培根说道。“伊朗人民是伟大的人民，但他们的政府是我们的敌人。四十多年来，他们一直是我们面临的最无情的敌人。”
“他们应该受到打击。”
培根的言论反映了一群共和党人的观点，他们认为汽油价格飙升是美国对伊朗施压的后果，并警告说放松施压可能会带来更大的风险。
“拥有核武器的伊朗对美国和整个地区都是威胁，”培根说道。
汉娜·布伦南是政治团队的数字制作助理。她此前曾在《阿斯彭每日新闻》实习，期间报道当地政府会议、社区发展、文化活动以及具有全国意义的重大政治事件。她的报道内容包括阿斯彭安全论坛以及前众议院议长保罗·瑞安等知名人士的到访活动。她于2025年12月提前以优异成绩从科罗拉多大学博尔德分校毕业，并于2026年1月加入福克斯新闻数字频道。
Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher
Trump backs gas tax suspension amid Iran tensions, facing backlash and GOP skepticism
May 13, 2026 4:22pm EDT / Fox News
By Hannah Brennan Fox News
Lawmakers offer competing solutions to rising fuel costs, with some backing gas tax relief and others pushing alternative policies or a tougher stance on Iran. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital)
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Capitol Hill lawmakers are clashing over President Donald Trump’s proposal to suspend the federal gas tax as prices climb past $4 a gallon amid the conflict with Iran.
Democrats are urging the president to “end the war,” while Republicans are split on whether the plan would deliver real relief.
“He’s got to bring this war to an end if he wants these gas prices to come down,” Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said. “And he’s gotta stop this war and stop looking for other gimmicks.”
“Why doesn’t he just end the Iran war, which is an illegal war, so that would take care of those issues?” Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, said. “He did not get authorization. It’s on President Trump. And the rise in gasoline and everything else, it’s on him.”
DEMOCRATS POUNCE ON $4 A GALLON GAS, BLAME TRUMP’S IRAN WAR FOR ‘BROKEN PROMISE’
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, participates in a news conference in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2024.(Nathan Posner/Anadolu)
Lawmakers made those comments after Trump backed a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax Monday as escalating tensions with Iran pushed fuel prices higher nationwide. Gas prices have climbed to an average of $4.51 a gallon, and diesel prices have risen to $5.66 as of Wednesday, according to AAA.
“I mean, we want to keep costs low,” Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said. “Higher gas prices add costs to groceries and everything else, and, so, I think it’s something worthy to consider, and I’d be amenable to it.”
The suspension would potentially slash the cost of each gallon of gasoline by 18.4 cents and 24.4 cents per gallon of diesel.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation Monday to suspend the federal gas tax after Trump backed the idea. Hawley’s Gas Tax Suspension Act would provide relief at the pump for at least 90 days, while also allowing for an additional 90-day extension if prices remain elevated.
ENERGY SECRETARY WRIGHT SAYS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OPEN TO SUSPENDING FEDERAL GAS TAX AMID PRICE SURGE
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., during a joint Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security and Government Affairs committees hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 30, 2024.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Support for suspending the gas tax has emerged from both parties, but other lawmakers have proposed alternative methods to address rising gas prices.
“I think that year-round E-15 is a better idea,” Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said. “Year-round, E-15 would bring down the price of gas maybe 30, 40 cents a gallon. You throw in our credit card bill, it would bring it down another dime, 15 cents a gallon. So, I think those are probably two better ideas to do it.”
E-15 is a cheaper, ethanol-blended gasoline that cannot be sold nationwide during the summer months due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s pollution rules. Some Republicans, like Marshall, argue year-round access to E-15 would lower gas prices more effectively than a gas tax suspension.
ARAB ALLIES RECOGNIZE IRAN’S DANGER, LAWMAKERS SAY, AS REGION VIEWS REGIME CHANGE CAUTIOUSLY
A sign displays unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel prices at a Chevron gas station in Victorville, Calif., March 17, 2026.(Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
While some lawmakers focused on lowering costs at the pump, others argued the U.S. should maintain or even escalate pressure on Iran despite rising prices.
“Let’s finish Iran — the IRGC anyway — once and for all,” Bacon said. “The Iranian people are great people, but their government is our enemy. They’ve been the most ruthless enemy that we’ve had over four decades.
“They should be pummeled.”
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Bacon’s comments reflect the opinions of a group of Republicans who argue the surge in gas prices is a consequence of taking on Iran, warning that backing off pressure could carry far greater risks.
“Iran with a nuclear weapon is a threat to America and the whole region,” Bacon said.
Hannah Brennan is a Digital Production Assistant on the Politics team. She previously interned at the Aspen Daily News, where she covered local government meetings, community developments, cultural events and nationally significant political events. Her reporting included coverage of the Aspen Security Forum and appearances by prominent leaders such as former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. She graduated early with high distinction from the University of Colorado Boulder in December 2025 and joined Fox News Digital in January 2026.
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