Talarico's Bold Plan to Slash Fuel Prices

0:00Texas state rev James Tolerico, running for US Senate, just dropped a plan to slash fuel prices for working families. With gas and diesel costs spiking from the war in Iran, he's calling for a full suspension of federal gas and diesel taxes until prices fall back. Below pre-war levels, around $3.06 for gas and $3.66 for diesel. This comes right after he pushed to close tax loopholes for billionaires. Showing his focus on everyday Texans hit hard by higher pump prices. Families could save about $740 this year on gas alone, not counting diesel jumps that drive up food and shipping costs. Tolerico blames politicians for funding endless wars while ignoring folks struggling at home. His plan also pushes the Department of Energy and Federal Trade Commission to stop price gouging so savings actually reach drivers. Senator John Kornin shot it down quick, calling it short-sighted and saying it would worsen things. Tolerico fired back, pointing out Kornin's long career in office with no real fixes, plus his support for the Iran conflict fueling these prices.

1:07As the Senate raised heats up, with Kornin in a primary fight against Ken Paxton, Tolerico's bold move spotlights the cost of living crunch and shakes. Up the conversation on energy and wars, you've been listening to El Paso News today, AI-powered local news.