Gas Tax

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Finally, a deal on tax rebates

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature’s Democratic leaders have struck a budget deal — just in the nick of time. After months of haggling, Newsom, Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on Sunday night unveiled their joint $300 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that begins Friday. The […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 6 月 27, 2022

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Assembly leader: Gas rebates likely ‘before October’

For Californians concerned about sky-high gas prices and a looming increase to the state’s fuel excise tax: Never fear, the Assembly Select Committee on Gasoline Supply and Pricing is here! What exactly will the committee do? It will “investigate the gas price gouging that has inflated prices at a rate equivalent to 100% per year,” […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 6 月 21, 2022

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Get ready for another gas tax increase

July 1 is shaping up to be a big day for California. That’s when the Golden State’s sky-high gas prices are set to tick up even more due to a scheduled increase to the excise tax rate, which will tack nearly 3 cents per gallon onto prices at the pump. On Wednesday, drivers were already […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 6 月 16, 2022

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Sticker shock as California gas prices pass $6 per gallon

The average price of a gallon of gas has officially surpassed $6 for the first time in California — and U.S. — history. The Golden State set a new record Wednesday with an average per-gallon cost of $6.05, though the price climbed as high as $7 in remote Mono County, according to AAA. The national […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 5 月 19, 2022

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Another gas rebate plan — but little action

A group of California lawmakers have another gas rebate plan amid budget negotiations with Newsom, but suspending the gas tax may be a no-go.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 29, 2022

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California lawmakers recess as crises collide

California lawmakers are calling for urgent action on gas tax relief and crime, but it may take a while to see meaningful progress.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 4 月 8, 2022

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Dems propose new tax on gas suppliers

Democrats in the Legislature propose a new California gas tax on suppliers when prices spike. Republicans are incensed by the move.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 29, 2022

经济

California contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?

California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas. That move wouldn’t necessarily prop up demand for gas — economists say people may use the money to buy other things.

经过 Grace Gedye • 3 月 28, 2022

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What kind of rebate will Californians get?

Lawmakers agree that Californians deserve some kind of rebate — they just can't agree on how much it should be and who should get it.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 21, 2022

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Inflation threatens California’s economic recovery

California's economic recovery was better than expected, but gas prices are shooting up, threatening the state's hard-fought gains.

经过 Emily Hoeven • 3 月 14, 2022