Rep. Kiley Urges Governor Newsom to Suspend the Gas Tax Increase

WASHINGTON – Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-3) joined the entire California Republican delegation calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the state’s upcoming gas tax increase on July 1.

According to AAA, the average price of gas in California is $4.64 per gallon, the highest in the nation. The gas tax is set to raise the price even more.

“Californians are already paying the highest gas prices in the nation, and they’re set to increase dramatically,” said Rep. Kiley. “It won’t be long until we are paying an absurd $8 per gallon. The higher fuel cost and demand to import fuel will raise prices for virtually everything else people need to buy. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic legislature need to put policies in place immediately to prevent people from feeling even more financial stress than they already are.”

Additionally, two California gas refineries are set to close next year, which will lower the in-state supply.

Click here to read the full letter California Republicans sent to Gov. Newsom.