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California’s New ‘Holiday’

California Gasoline Taxes and Impact

- July 1 marks a significant date for California as it signals an increase in gasoline prices due to a fuel tax hike.

- Senate Bill 1, signed in 2017, aimed to generate $52 billion over a decade for repairing California’s roads and infrastructure.

- The initial tax increase of 12 cents per gallon was implemented on November 1, 2017.

- Annual increases began in 2019, leading to the current state excise tax of 61. 2 cents per gallon, a rise from 59. 6 cents.

- Diesel tax also increased from 45. 4 to 46. 6 cents per gallon.

- The total excise tax on gasoline is now over 71 cents per gallon, much higher than 27. 8 cents in 2016.

- Despite higher taxes, California’s road conditions have worsened, ranking 49th nationally, with only 72% of roads deemed acceptable.

Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

- The recent update to the LCFS aims to increase cleaner fuel and transportation options.

- It seeks to accelerate zero-emission infrastructure deployment and meet air quality and climate targets.

- The LCFS revision may lead to a potential price increase of 47 cents per gallon, with independent estimates suggesting increases could reach 65 to 85 cents per gallon.

Legislative Considerations

- Lawmakers could have chosen alternate funding strategies for road repairs without increasing taxes.

- The tax hikes are perceived as harmful to millions of Californians, reflecting a lack of concern from lawmakers about the financial burden on drivers.

https://issuesinsights.com/2025/07/02/californias-new-holiday/ 

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