California Gas Prices Get Even Higher, Thanks to a 3-Cent Tax Hike

California drivers will pay about 3 cents more per gallon in gas taxes after state legislators rejected a push to suspend the increase amid soaring costs at the pump. The tax is built into the price of gas in California, which is about $6.30 per gallon — by far the highest in the nation. Chronicle reporter Dustin Gardiner speaks with host Dominic Fracassa about why this change went into effect. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Fifth & Mission will return with new episodes on Monday, July 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices