Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor 70.2%
Los Angeles Times - By Nicole Nixon - 3/17/2026, 10:00 AM
Two Democratic gubernatorial candidates call for suspending California’s fuel tax or easing regulations as gas prices hit $5.52 per gallon statewide. Iran war disruptions, combined with California’s reliance on imported oil and strict fuel standards, have made the state uniquely vulnerable to price spikes. Democratic lawmakers reject the... more