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American drivers could get relief at the pump if the Trump administration suspends the federal gasoline tax, currently at 18.4 cents per gallon. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC Meet the Press on Sunday (10) that the administration is "open to all alternatives" to contain rising prices, including temporary suspension of the federal tax. ✓
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"Federal tax is 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline"
"The Trump administration supports "all measures that can be taken to lower the price at the pump," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says when asked if he would support suspending the federal gas tax"
"All measures that can reduce prices at the pump and ease costs for Americans have this administration's support," Wright declared. The national average for gasoline reached $4.52 per gallon on Sunday, according to AAA — an increase of over 50% since the beginning of the conflict with Iran. ✓
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"Todas as medidas que possam reduzir o preço nas bombas e aliviar os custos para os americanos têm o apoio desta administração", declarou Wright em entrevista à NBC News"
"A média nacional da gasolina chegou a US$ 4,52 por galão neste domingo, segundo dados da associação norte-americana AAA, acumulando alta superior a 50% desde o início do conflito com o Irã"
When asked directly about suspending the federal tax, Wright said "the White House is evaluating all possibilities," but emphasized that "every decision involves trade-offs." The secretary avoided projecting whether prices could reach $5 per gallon, a topic that has gained political weight amid the legislative election year in the United States. ✓
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"Wright disse que a Casa Branca avalia todas as possibilidades, embora tenha ressaltado que "toda decisão envolve compensações"
"O secretário evitou projetar se os preços podem atingir US$ 5 por galão, tema que ganhou peso político em meio ao ano eleitoral legislativo nos Estados Unidos"
For Brazil, a potential suspension of fuel taxes in the US could indirectly pressure domestic prices through import parity mechanisms. ANP monitors weekly parity prices estimated by S&P Global for gasoline and diesel at Brazilian ports, which serve as reference for the domestic market — though excluding national taxes. ✓
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"Esta seção apresenta a média semanal dos preços de paridade de importação (PPI)¹ estimados pela S&P Global Commodity Insights para gasolina, diesel, querosene de aviação (QAV) e GLP em diferentes pontos de entrega. [...] Todos os preços divulgados não incluem tributos"
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What specific legal basis would allow the US president to suspend the federal fuel tax?
Why it's still unknown: Sources do not detail the legal mechanism — whether it would be by executive order, emergency law, or Congressional authorization
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How long would a potential suspension last and what is the estimated fiscal impact?
Why it's still unknown: Wright mentioned 'trade-offs' but did not specify duration or revenue loss
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What specific measures could Brazil adopt if there is political pressure for similar fuel tax reduction?
Why it's still unknown: There is no official position from the Brazilian government on potential mirror policy