why gas always costs more in California

Gas prices in the United States have slid from their all-time peak in fall 2022.

there are drivers in at least one state who still pull up to the pump and cringe

There are drivers in at least one state who still pull up to the pump and cringe

A confluence factors join together to increase the price of gas in the Golden State.

a junction of many factors increase the gas prices in the Golden State including enviornmental restrictions, dual taxes, and shrinking in the number of regional refineries.

that’s because California has its own specific blend of fuel that emits fewer greenhouse gasses when burned.

Visiility reportedly only extended 3 blocks and Los Angeles residents experienced burning eyes, lungs and nausea

Visibility reportedly extended only 3 blocks.

Los Angeles residents experienced burning eyes and nausea.

In 1966, California was the first state to pass tailpipe emissions standards.

California’s special gasoline blend arose out the state’s effort to curb emissions.

The trade-off is cleaner air for California.

Yet, in the fall of 2022, California gas prices shot up to a record high of nearly 6.5 dollars per gallon after multiple refineries suffered outages.

The problem is that California is kind of segregated from the rest of the nation in its requirements for gasoline.

Drivers in California pay a per gallon excise tax and sales tax.

The dual tax on gasoline sets California apart: Most states do not have a sales tax on gasoline.

Californians are more devoted to brand-name oil, like Chevron, Shell or Mobil.