Bill · S. 5530· Senate(119-S-5530)
Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Kelly
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act. It temporarily sets the tax rate for motor and aviation fuels to zero. This tax holiday applies to fuels removed, entered, or sold starting from the date of enactment until October 1, 2027. The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer money from the general fund to replace the lost revenue for specific trust funds. It also sets a policy that consumers should immediately receive the benefit of these tax reductions through lower prices. Finally, the bill directs government agencies to enforce these price reductions and monitor markets to prevent price gouging.
Yes· 3 of 17
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+8
Setting the tax rate for motor and aviation fuels to zero is directly aimed at lowering the price at the pump for consumers.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+5
The bill provides a temporary tax holiday for motor and aviation fuels, which lowers tax burdens for consumers.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill directs federal agencies like the FTC and CFTC to monitor markets and prevent price gouging to ensure tax savings are passed to consumers.
The opposite
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-2
While trust funds are reimbursed from the general fund, temporarily zeroing out fuel taxes alters normal revenue collection mechanisms for transportation infrastructure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section sets the tax rate to zero for motor and aviation fuels and stops the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate from applying. This is positive because it could lower the cost of fuels for everyday people.
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Section 2(c)(1): This section states the policy of Congress that consumers should immediately receive the benefit of the tax reductions. It asks producers and dealers to lower their prices to reflect the tax cuts, which directly helps people save money.
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Section 2(c)(2): This section directs the Treasury, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to use their powers to ensure consumers get the tax benefits and to prevent price gouging. This provides accountability to make sure companies actually lower their prices for the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Children+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5Reduces Inflation+4Reduces Small Business Taxes+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+8Improves Roads And Bridges-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
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