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Fact Check: Trump Lies Again About Gas Prices, Falsely Claiming Five States Are at $1.99
CALIFORNIA, USA, JUL 1 – California drivers face the nation’s highest gas prices due to a state tax hike adding up to 17 cents per gallon to fund cleaner fuel initiatives, costing households $612 annually.
- On July 1, California drivers face the highest gas prices in the U.S., with nearly 61 cents in state taxes per gallon and a $612 annual household burden.
- The government-mandated gas tax in California now totals $0.61 per gallon, with a guaranteed increase next year, driving record-high prices unrelated to supply and demand.
- GasBuddy reports no California station sells regular gas below $2.26 per gallon, while AAA states the national average is $3.18, highlighting California's high prices.
- California households face a $612 annual burden due to record-high gas prices driven by state taxes, intensifying financial hardship amid ongoing cost-of-living increases.
- More broadly, California drivers face steep costs due to guaranteed tax hikes next year, serving as a warning to other states considering similar policies.
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