Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would create a new program to lower gas prices for people who shop at military exchange stores. The discount would be at least 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel.
• The discount is meant to match the federal gas tax. The Secretary of Defense could also add more discounts to cover state or local taxes. This would help military families and veterans save money every time they fill up their tanks.
• To get the discount, the fuel must be pumped directly into a vehicle owned by an authorized shopper. The law would also include rules to prevent people from buying the cheap gas just to sell it to others or use it for a business.
• If passed, the program would run until September 2029. The Department of Defense would have to send a report to Congress every year showing how many people used the discount and how much it cost the government.

Impact Analysis

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