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California's Emission Goals in Jeopardy Amid Gas Price Concerns

2/22/2025

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California's ambitious Low Carbon Fuel Standard faces a setback after the Office of Administrative Law deemed it unclear. This initiative, designed to cut emissions, threatens to spike gas prices, prompting lawmakers to advocate for its repeal due to rising living costs. CARB now has 120 days to refine and resubmit the regulations.

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California's ambitious Low Carbon Fuel Standard faces a setback after the Office of Administrative Law deemed it unclear. This initiative, designed to cut emissions, threatens to spike gas prices, prompting lawmakers to advocate for its repeal due to rising living costs. CARB now has 120 days to refine and resubmit the regulations.