Gas Prices Split by State Policy | Dayton News

Gas prices vary wildly by state — up to 55 cents per gallon — and it’s not just about supply or demand. A new report reveals that Democratic-led states pay significantly more, largely due to decades of progressive policies like carbon taxes, cap-and-trade programs, and restrictive refining regulations. States like California, Washington, and Oregon skew the data, but even without them, the gap remains. The real story? Long-term state energy policies — not political affiliation or local oil production — are what’s driving your pump price. 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/a7e715009fc113ef