The price of a jumped 50% in the last year, averaging around $4.59 nationally, according to AAA (Representative Image)|Paul Brennan|CC0 1.0
The White House is considering removing US gasoline environmental rules, aimed at curbing summertime smog, according to Reuters.
If removed, the move will help lower fuel costs.
The price of regular gasoline reached more than $5 per gallon in more than ten states.
With November congressional elections approaching, the Biden administration is weighing all options that would help reduce fuel prices and inflation.
Sources close to the discussion say no final decision has been made yet.
(This is a Reuters’ exclusive story)
