Mike Rounds: “As you know, South Dakota is experiencing a severe drought this year.”

The prices at the pump are being driven by a global shortage of refining capacity.

Following my letter last week, I’m pleased to see that the President is taking steps to lower fuel prices, including a review of certain taxes on diesel. This is an opportunity to offer real relief to South Dakotans who continue to pay…

What we can and should do right now is explore suspending the federal gas tax through the end of the year to give Americans immediate relief.

Plan on getting it done a little ahead of time.