World & BusinessJames Talarico proposes suspending the gas tax and federal diesel tax
TeamTalaricoHQ quotes Talarico saying the proposed tax suspensions would immediately save Texas families hundreds of dollars each month as they struggle with the cost of essentials.
TLDR
In comments shared by TeamTalaricoHQ on September 23, 2026, James Talarico said he had rolled out a plan to immediately suspend the gas tax and federal diesel tax. He claimed the move would immediately save Texas families hundreds of dollars each month and help the entire economy. Talarico argued that higher diesel prices drive up the cost of shipped goods and called for bipartisan action on affordability.
