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  "description": "A proposed suspension of the 18-cent federal gas tax may bring down war-spiked fuel prices, but it raises longer-term questions about how road repairs and transportation projects are funded.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-11T20:20:01.000Z",
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    "SoDu Fuel Tracker | South Durham Gas Prices TodayChecking gasoline prices at tracked stations around South Durham.Southpoint AccessWes Platt",
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  "textContent": "SoDu Fuel Tracker | South Durham Gas Prices TodayChecking gasoline prices at tracked stations around South Durham.Southpoint AccessWes Platt\n\nSouth Durham drivers could see modest savings if President Donald Trump follows through on his plan to suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax, a move he says is intended to cushion consumers from fuel-price spikes tied to the war with Iran.\n\nThe immediate effect would likely be limited — reports say suspending the tax would cut prices by roughly 4% — but the proposal carries a longer-term tradeoff, because the federal gas tax helps fund transportation infrastructure and road projects.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Gas Tax Holiday: Small Relief at Pump, but with a Tradeoff",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-11T20:20:00.900Z"
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