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Gas Prices Explained by State Policy | Salt Lake City News
Your gas prices aren’t just about global oil — they’re shaped by decades of state policy, with a 55-cent gap per gallon between Democratic- and Republican-led states. California, Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon alone drive most of that difference, largely due to higher taxes, carbon programs adding over 40 cents per gallon, and restrictive fuel mandates that shutter refineries — especially on the West Coast — with no easy pipeline replacements to fill the void. The real fix? Tweak the taxes, regulations, and policies that have built this gap over time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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