Gasoline is more expensive in the Golden State due to higher taxes and the state’s special blending requirements for fuel in order to reduce air pollution.
But another factor came from a 12 cents per gallon increase in state gasoline taxes that went into effect last November.
Money from the Road Repair and Accountability Act is earmarked to fix the state’s highways, bridges and transportation infrastructure.
A second iteration of the tax goes into effect in 2019 and will increase the price per gallon an additional 5.6 cents.
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