Tax cuts are going to more than pay for the gas price increase assuming this thing lasts 3–9 months

Basic math is:

US median income ~$75K

5,000 miles (6m), 25mpg → 200 gallons

+$2–$2.50 per gallon → ~$400–$500 hit

Tax refund / cut → ~$500–$1,000 (backdated to Jan 2025)

Net: flat to slightly positive