Legislators investigate 65 cent per gallon
gas 'tax' hike set to impact CA, AZ, NV
Posted By: sunset, 5/21/2025 6:56:01 PM
California Republicans are launching an investigation into the Low Carbon Fuel Standard update that is expected to increase the cost of gasoline by 65 cents per gallon — impacting not just California, but the parts of Nevada and Arizona that rely on the Golden State for fuel — on July 1. “CARB and the Governor pushed an expensive gas price hike behind closed doors, ignored public input, and misled Californians about the real cost,” said Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones. CARB says its updated LCFS standards will increase fuel prices by $162 billion through 2046, with $105 billion going to credits for electric vehicle charging network owners
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California has a diseased system of politics that advances corruption and promotes economic theft from working families.