West Coast Climate Policies and the High Cost of Gas

New research shows Washington's Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Fuel Standard are driving gas prices up $0.41 to $0.48 per gallon. The West Coast premium on fuel has grown from $0.67 in 2022 to $0.91 per gallon in 2026, while state officials deny any clear link between carbon policy and pump prices. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-no-surprise-west-coast-climate-policies-drive-the-high-cost-of-gas/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #GasPrices #WashingtonState #CarbonTax #WestCoast #TransportationPolicy #ClimatePolicy #MountainStatesPolicyCenter #Opinion #Politics