California Gas Tax Hikes Amid Rising Prices | Oakland News

Gas prices in California just got a two-cent-per-gallon tax hike—part of an annual inflation adjustment dating back to 2017—just as summer travel ramps up. Former President Trump weighed in, demanding immediate price cuts and calling for a $2.50 target, blaming the state tax. Governor Newsom’s office hit back with a pointed reminder of Trump’s past oil-price comments. While global oil market turmoil plays a major role, California’s high taxes remain a key driver. Ironically, prices are actually falling in Southern California—but the statewide tax increase is still coming, hitting drivers across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71fe8c66ab923657