View Larger Image Political hurdles in the way of gas tax increase CNBC » The issue has long been a dicey one in tax policy. Increasing the price of gas at the pump is seen as having a disproportionate effect on middle- and working-class Americans and could be seen as a violation of the pledge many Republicans have taken to oppose tax increases. By Michelle|2018-02-16T16:39:15-08:00February 15, 2018|Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News|Comments Off on Political hurdles in the way of gas tax increase Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Michelle Related Posts Infrastructure Policy On Tap When Trump, Pelosi Meet Again Gallery Infrastructure Policy On Tap When Trump, Pelosi Meet Again With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options Gallery With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options Congress Returns to Debate Infrastructure, Fiscal 2020 Funding, Nominees Gallery Congress Returns to Debate Infrastructure, Fiscal 2020 Funding, Nominees Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040 Gallery Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040