Gas Prices To Go Significantly Higher In California Next Year

[John Smyth]

Thank God Harris lost because we would ALL be seeing this in our
respective states.
What kind of idiot stays in California ?


'Why gas prices in California may be headed higher next year'

<https://ktla.com/news/california/why-gas-prices-in-california-may-be-headed-higher-next-year/>

'California drivers may see gas prices climb next year after state
regulators voted to toughen fuel standards in an effort to cut pollution
and reliance on fossil fuel. While environmental officials back the plan
as a step toward a cleaner environment, opponents argue it’ll hit
Californians in the wallet.

The updated standards approved Friday by the California Air Resources
Board set new goals for slashing emissions from fuel by 30% by 2030 and
90% by 2045.

“The low carbon fuel standard has already successfully created
lower-cost, lower-carbon alternatives, and the benefits of the proposal
vastly outweigh those costs,” Steven Cliff, the agency’s executive
officer, said last month.

CARB acknowledges that the changes could add around 47 cents per gallon
by 2025. However, a study from the University of Pennsylvania warns the
impact could be closer to 65 cents a gallon in 2025, reaching 85 cents
by 2030 and nearly $1.50 by 2035.

Only a few states offer 85-octane gas: Here’s why
Critics, including the state’s Republican minority, didn’t hold back.

“Today’s vote is nothing short of blatant price gouging by the Newsom
Administration,” said Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego).
“The Air Resources Board’s 65-cent gas price hike is a direct assault on
hardworking Californians… [who] are forced into electric vehicles
against their will.”

Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) echoed those
concerns.

“Californians can’t afford higher gas prices. Democrat politicians have
blocked every attempt to stop this spike, and they’ll have to answer to
angry constituents when prices go up again,” Gallagher said.

On Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline
in California was $4.51 per gallon, the second highest in the nation
behind Alaska, according to AAA.

In 2019, the Trump administration revoked California’s ability to
enforce its own tailpipe emissions standards. President Joe Biden later
restored the state’s authority, which was upheld in federal court.

CARB’s vote came one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom called the state
Legislature into a special session to protect some of California’s
environmental and other liberal policies ahead of former President
Donald Trump’s second term in office.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.'

[Siri Cruise]

Post by John Smyth
Only a few states offer 85-octane gas: Here’s why
Critics, including the state’s Republican minority, didn’t hold back.

Including Fresno and Bakersfield?