Multiple outlets report that US President Donald Trump is planning to cut the federal fuel tax as motorists face higher petrol prices. The coverage links the rise in pump prices to the broader Middle East conflict, saying petrol costs in the US increase by more than 50% since the conflict began. This price pressure is described as contributing to domestic frustration among drivers. The reports frame the proposed tax change as a direct response aimed at reducing costs at the pump, though details on timing, scope, and how the cut would apply are not provided in the excerpts reviewed. Overall, the articles present the proposal as part of Trump’s effort to address the economic impact of fuel price increases on consumers while the conflict affects global energy markets. The information aligns across both sources on the central points: the planned federal fuel tax reduction and the substantial rise in petrol prices since the start of the Middle East conflict.