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High Gas Prices Spark Debate over California's Gas Tax
Candidates urge suspension of California's 88-cent per gallon gas tax to ease prices now averaging $5.56 in Los Angeles County, citing impact on working families and refinery issues.
- California gubernatorial candidates called for a temporary suspension of the state's 88-cent gas tax as fuel prices climb, with Matt Mahan urging lawmakers to act on the emergency and Antonio Villaraigosa calling for an immediate moratorium on refinery regulations.
- On Tuesday, experts cited global oil shocks from the war in Iran and refinery closures, noting environmental fees and cleaner-burning fuel also drive California prices above $5.50.
- Senate Bill 1 established the current levy and July 1 CPI increases, with the state gas tax standing at 61 cents per gallon and generating nearly $8 billion annually.
- Mahan and Villaraigosa's proposals split Democrats as they alone back rollbacks while Democratic lawmakers in the state Senate and Assembly block pauses, and Jamie Court urged keeping the tax to fund roads.
- Analysts warn prices could climb as high as $7 per gallon, while Republican Steve Hilton proposes cutting rules to reach $3 and revising fuel standards risks accelerating refinery closures and complicating climate goals, regulators caution.
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Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor
As gas prices surge in California and nationally due to the war in Iran, two Democrats running for governor are calling for the state to temporarily suspend its fuel tax or reduce regulations in an effort to lower costs.
High gas prices spark debate over California's gas tax
California gubernatorial candidates are calling for a temporary suspension of the state's 88-cent gas tax as fuel prices continue to climb across Southern California. In Los Angeles County, regular fuel is averaging $5.56 per gallon, with some areas seeing increases of more than 50 cents since February. The proposal to lift the tax, which is [...]
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California Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan Echoes GOP Call for Gas Tax Holiday as Prices Surge Toward $7
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan is drawing attention after calling for a temporary suspension of the state’s gasoline taxes — a proposal long championed by Republican lawmakers — as fuel prices spike amid global turmoil tied to the conflict between the United States and Iran.In a recent post on social media, Mahan warned that gasoline prices in California could climb as high as $7 per gallon and urged state leaders to su…
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