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California's gas tax rises 63 cents per gallon on July 1, the nation's highest. GOP lawmakers are calling on Gov. Newsom to suspend the increase as pump prices spike.
California's gas tax increased by 63 cents per gallon on July 1, the nation's highest rate. The jump is driven by a formula that ties the tax to inflation and fuel prices, and California's inflation has been steeper than most states. Pump prices in California are already among the highest in the country because of state fuel regulations and refinery capacity constraints. The tax increase piles on top of that.
GOP lawmakers called on Governor Newsom to suspend the increase, but suspension authority isn't straightforward—the tax is tied to a ballot measure that mandated the structure. The political argument is real: the tax hits lower-income drivers hardest, especially those who commute long distances. California residents already pay more for gas than almost anywhere else, so another 63 cents stings. But the state argues the revenue funds infrastructure, and suspending it is difficult without legislative action.
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