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 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (18)
- California gas tax increases to 63.4 cents per gallon ABC10 · 48d ago
- California Drivers Begin Paying Higher Gas Tax Today Following SB 1 Increase VVNG · 48d ago
- Newsom under fire as California gas tax hike sends pump prices even higher Yahoo · 48d ago
- California gas tax rises July 1, adding cents at the pump The Desert Sun · 48d ago
- Multiple states installing new gas tax this week New York Post · 48d ago
- Gas tax hike, State Street stays as is, and student crisis resources KSBY News · 48d ago
- California gas tax set to rise Wednesday, remaining highest in US FOX 11 Los Angeles · 48d ago
- California gas-price misery continues as higher tax kicks in New York Post · 48d ago
- California gas tax increase set to push pump prices higher July 1 KSBW · 49d ago
- California gas tax set to increase Wednesday as travelers gear up for July Fourth weekend ABC7 Los Angeles · 49d ago
- California gas tax increasing again ahead of July 4 travel rush KTLA · 49d ago
- California gas prices set for another hike on July 1: ‘Ridiculous’ New York Post · 49d ago
- Gas prices falling, but state tax hike could raise costs for July 4 travelers KRCR · 50d ago
- California gas tax increase takes effect Wednesday, pushing rate to highest in country 10News.com · 50d ago
- A 2017 Law Is About To Send California Gas Prices Climbing Again Yahoo · 50d ago
- California gas tax goes up again tomorrow. Here's what to know Sacramento Bee · 50d ago
- Newsom under fire as California gas tax hike sends pump prices even higher Fox News · 50d ago
- California gas tax set to increase on July 1 NBC 7 San Diego · 50d ago broke it first
The brief
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.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 46d ago.
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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