gas taxes

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.

Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.

Analysts blame the disruption caused by the war with Iran and refinery issues for the huge price spike this week to $5 for a gallon of unleaded at a growing number of Michigan gas stations.

The Michigan Senate's Democratic majority passed a resolution urging the Trump administration to reverse moves it says have caused energy costs to spike, like starting a war with Iran and rolling back clean energy policies.

The Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted March 10 to advance a package of bills out of committee that would impose a per-mile tax on large commercial electric vehicles.

Funding for road repairs is a key part of an emerging budget deal between Democratic and Republicans leaders. But school officials are worried they'll lose out.

A Michigan House Committee could forward a Republican road funding plan to the full House floor Tuesday.

The incoming Republican state House leader has called for redirecting revenue from the corporate income tax and sales tax on fuel to road repairs

Road and bridge builders want the 6% sales tax on fuel to go toward road and bridge infrastructure. The bulk of that tax currently goes to the School Aid Fund.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has launched a survey to gauge public sentiment on a road service charge.