As gas prices continue to climb across the Bay Area, lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, an idea that could save drivers about 18 cents per gallon.
Drivers said any relief would be welcome, especially in Marin County, where AAA reported the highest gas prices of any major metro area in the country.
According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline on Sunday in San Rafael and across Marin County was $6.05 per gallon, the highest in the nation among major cities. San Francisco followed closely behind at $6.02 per gallon, while San Jose averaged $5.86 and Oakland $5.89…