California Gas Tax Increase Likely As State Leaders Still Debate How To Relieve Drivers

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Get ready to pay even more for gas this summer. California lawmakers are on track to miss a deadline Sunday to halt the next increase on the gas tax which starts July 1. 

The average price for regular is around $5.71 in California and $5.56 in Sacramento, according to AAA.

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Hey California politicians, here's a tip if you want to relieve the pain at the pump.

Don't increase gas taxes and lower or suspend the ones you already have. Your taxes are high enough that suspending them for a few months would make a huge difference.