Trump says he wants to pause the federal gas tax to lower prices at the pump

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President Donald Trump points out a member of the press during an event in the Oval Office on Monday.
Trump said he would support a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax during a meeting in the Oval Office.

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Costco is a big winner of the gas price chaos

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A fuel pump at a Costco gas station.

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GasBuddy's analyst is living the 'monitoring the situation' meme — and the app is raking in new users

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Patrick De Haan, a fuel market expert at GasBuddy, sits at his desk with several computer monitors.
GasBuddy has seen tktk

Patrick De Haan

DoorDash is budgeting $100 million for driver gas benefits so far this year — and counting

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A large sculpture of a red DoorDash delivery bag sits on a sidewalk in Los Angeles as people walk by.
DoorDash plans to spend $100 million on gas benefits in the first half of 2026.

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The most scenic road to drive in every state

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Highway 1
Despite soaring US gas prices, road trips can still offer a more affordable alternative to flying.

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Map shows how the price of gas in your state compares with the rest of the US

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A panel van drives up to a Chevron gas station's pump at dusk. A lit-up sign advertises prices ranging from $6.39 to $7.39 a gallon.
Gas prices have been rising this year. Business Insider made an interactive map to compare average prices.

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Two grim realities are keeping the K-shaped economy alive

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
People walking in New York City
Inflation is disproportionately slamming lower-income workers, while the top of the income distribution has benefited from roaring stock prices.

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I'm an ex-Wall Street trader who drives for Uber and Lyft. Gas prices have me rethinking which trips I take.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Bill Lewis poses for the camera wearing a blue suit, white dress shirt, and white tie.
Bill Lewis worked on Wall Street before becoming a full-time ride-hailing driver.

Bill Lewis

Gas prices are sky-high. Here are 8 ways to save at the pump.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
A person getting gas for their vehicle
There are several ways drivers can save on gas.

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From bags to coffee imports, how American small business owners are feeling the effects of higher fuel costs

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Caleb Nicholes (left), Kim Vaccarella (center), and Richard Trent (right) shared the effects of fuel costs.

Wonderstate Coffee; Bogg; MSA

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