gas tax

A gas tax increase went into effect Friday for California drivers ahead of a busy weekend of holiday travel.

Drivers facing already high fuel prices are paying even more. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for Today in LA on Friday July 1, 2022.

On July 1 California will see an increase to the current gas tax which would increase prices by almost three cents per gallon.

High gas prices are prompting California lawmakers to move forward with a legislative investigation to find out if oil companies are ripping off consumers.

Everyone is feeling the pain at the pump. Now, state lawmakers are looking into whether Californians are paying more than they should. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

President Joe Biden said Monday that he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax, as the administration looks for ways to spare the public from higher prices at the pump, which began to climb last year and surged after Russia invaded Ukraine in February

State Democrats proposed the rebate for all California taxpayers, to attempt to help with the high gas prices. Ted Chen reports for Today in LA on March 20, 2022.

California lawmakers have proposed a $400 rebate as drivers face skyrocketing fuel prices across the state. Here’s a look at the rebate’s potential impact.

California lawmakers are proposing a $400 gas rebate check for all state taxpayers, but it’s far from a done deal at this point. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 17, 2022.

All California taxpayers would be eligible, with no vehicle ownership necessary, and the bill is designed to benefit those who use public transportation and electric vehicles. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Amid record-high gas prices, California’s Democratic legislative leaders said they are reluctant to halt a gasoline tax increase scheduled to take effect in July

Californians will be spending even more money at the pump. A new gas tax increase takes effect Thursday. And, that’s on top of already sky-high prices.