Gas Tax Debate

So from reading about the "Gas Tax Holiday" debate it seems like it is politically popular but most experts say it might actually cause gasoline to go up?

I drive a long way to and from work. I know a lot of people who do and a reduction in the gas tax would save me a some money. On the other hand I'm more concerned with the country getting off the oil habit thru alternative fuels and conservation and I'd actually pay MORE gas tax if it helped fund public transportation, or an initiative that would put biofuel pumps at service stations nationwide.

But anyway, it seems like some sort of a solution would be in order that would save consumers some money , but at the same time not encourage excessive consumption.

Would seem to me that some sort of legislation that would allow people to deduct part of their fuel costs of commuting to and from work from their income taxes would be a better solution than a cut in the gas tax?

That way the price at the pump would not encourage people to drive excessive miles but at the same time for people, especially rural people who have to drive long distances to and from work could get some relief at tax time?