California gas tax set to increase on July 1
California gas tax increases to 63.4 cents per gallon on July 1
📍 The outcome
The California gas tax increased to 63.4 cents per gallon on July 1. The tax hike was implemented as part of SB 1 and resulted in higher pump prices for drivers.
The increase drew criticism, with Governor Newsom facing backlash over the rising costs.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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California gas tax set to increase on July 1 NBC 7 San Diego · 95d ago broke it first
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The California gas tax has increased to 63.4 cents per gallon, effective July 1. Coverage from various outlets, including ABC10, VVNG, and The Desert Sun, reports on the tax hike, which is attributed to SB 1.
The increase has sparked criticism, with some outlets noting that California now has the highest gas tax in the US. The impact of the tax hike on pump prices remains to be seen, but coverage from Yahoo and Fox News suggests that drivers are already feeling the effects.
With the July 4 travel rush approaching, some outlets, such as KTLA and ABC7 Los Angeles, are warning of potential price increases.
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Quick answers
What is the new California gas tax rate?
63.4 cents per gallon
When did the California gas tax increase take effect?
July 1
What is the source of the gas tax increase?
SB 1
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