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California Gas Prices Hit Record High | Wilmington News
California drivers are bracing for higher gas prices as a new 2.2-cent excise tax kicks in, pushing the average pump price to $5.58—the highest in the nation. Republicans are urging Governor Newsom to suspend the hikes, arguing they’re an unfair burden on a state already grappling with soaring living costs. The tax, part of a 2017 law funding infrastructure, was rejected for repeal by voters in 2018. Newsom defends it, warning a pause could harm road repairs and not actually lower prices. Compounding the issue, shuttered refineries and increased imports—driven by strict environmental…
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