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Democrats propose windfall tax on oil profits to counter gas price hikes

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Democratic lawmakers are proposing alternative measures to control fuel costs, countering President Trump's proposal to suspend the gas tax. Representative Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) has introduced a bill that would impose a 100% windfall tax on oil companies' profits exceeding $75 per barrel, with the revenue returned to consumers as rebates. Other Democrats, including Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), advocate for banning U.S. oil exports to boost domestic supply, though the Trump administration has dismissed these ideas. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Trump faces barrage of Democratic counter-proposals on gas tax

    <p>With President Trump's proposal to suspend the gas tax <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/12/trump-gas-tax-suspension-iran-obstacles" target="_blank">facing headwinds</a> on Capitol Hill, some Democratic lawmakers are offering alternative approaches to get fuel costs under…

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