The bill from Hawley, entitled the "Gas Tax Suspension Act," would pause taxes on gasoline and diesel for 90 days after enactment.

Other budget airlines are now looking for similar deals following the Spirit closure as the elevated energy costs eat into their bottom lines.

“It’s difficult to imagine a worse situation for ... a gas tax increase than right now in American politics,”

Because the culture of Los Angeles still centers on cars, residents are often with little option beyond absorbing the higher gas prices.

CNN analyst Harry Enten painted an unfavorable picture for President Trump when he said most Americans dislike him the most for energy prices.

Oil prices have officially hit a 4-year high as negotiations continue between authorities to solve the Iranian conflict.

A vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz was turned away, showing how the blockade is unfolding amid the conflict with Iran.

A community note observed that Chevron is not the only entity that makes pumping gas more burdensome for Americans.

President Trump said Energy Secretary Chris Wright was "wrong" for saying gas prices might not fall below $3 per gallon anytime soon. 

It appears Trump may have had a backup plan all along regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as empty oil tankers are now headed to the USA.