While California is known for its high cost of living and elevated energy prices, the state of Washington now has the most expensive average gas price in the nation, according to data released June 20 by the American Automobile Association, better known as AAA. A gallon of regular-grade gasoline in California now averages $4.86 as…
California’s Gas Is No Longer the Most Expensive in the US, Washington’s Now Pricier
June 24, 2023
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California Lawmakers to Consider Gov. Newsom’s Windfall Tax on Oil Companies
February 22, 2023
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California lawmakers will hold a special public hearing Feb. 22 to consider Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to impose a windfall tax on oil companies. The proposal would place mandatory caps on oil refinery profits and add industry regulations and oversight, according to the governor. The state Senate committee meeting comes months after Newsom first started…
Increased Gasoline Supply Will Lower Prices More Than Gas Tax Repeal
December 9, 2022
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Commentary California Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) is one of the architects of The California Promise, a six point set of political priorities unveiled by the state’s Republican Party in October. First among these is “An Affordable California,” and first in that category is “Repeal Gas Tax.” To emphasize this priority even further, on top of…
Average SoCal Gas Price Drops Under $5 for First Time Since March
December 2, 2022
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The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Southern California dropped under $5 Dec. 1 for the first time since early March, offering some respite for drivers during the holiday season. The Los Angeles County average price has decreased for 21 consecutive days—falling to $4.972—since rising to a record of $6.494 on Oct….
Newsom Calls for Taxing Oil Companies During Fuel Crisis
October 5, 2022
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on state lawmakers to impose a new tax on oil companies as gas prices continue to escalate in California, but industry experts say the tax would add more cost for consumers and could destabilize oil businesses. Prices at the pump in the Golden State are the highest in the nation,…
SoCal Gas Prices Dropping Amid Gas Tax Increase
July 1, 2022
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Potential good news for residents planning for their Independence Day travel: the cost of filling up gas tanks in Southern California is dropping for more than two weeks as California’s gas tax raise takes effect July 1. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Los Angeles County decreased for the 17th consecutive…
Energy Industry and Economists Deride Biden Gas Tax Holiday Proposal
June 23, 2022
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In interviews with The Epoch Times, energy industry insiders and economists expressed disagrement and disdain about the Biden administration’s proposed three-month gas tax holiday. They joined a chorus of critical voices on both sides of the aisle after the president asked Congress to suspend that federal tax on June 22. “It is a silly idea,…
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Lawmakers and experts are skeptical of President Biden’s new plan to bring down prices at the pump. Why do they say a gas tax holiday wouldn’t do much? A bipartisan gun control bill is expected to pass in the Senate this week. But not everyone is praising the rush to vote the package through. Find…
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President Joe Biden is calling for a gas tax holiday. But it comes after blowback from Republicans and even from his own allies. Is it going to happen, and how much impact will it have on Americans? Virginia Congressman Bob Good weighs in on the “Putin price hike” and what it’s going to take to…
Californians Share Pain at the Pump
June 21, 2022
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California currently has the highest gas prices in the nation, with some counties hitting $7 per gallon. San Diego resident Jose Gonzalez said the cost of gas is so high now, that his boss is paying for it. “I feel bad because that’s my work truck,” Gonzalez told The Epoch Times. “I know it’s obviously…
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