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Trump Proposes Fuel Tax Cap to Slash California Gas Prices

1/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed capping California's state fuel tax to relieve high gas prices.
In an interview, he said the cap could reduce prices to about $2.50 per gallon, far below the current average of $4.23.
Trump criticized California's gas taxes, which total 71 cents per gallon.
He suggested that federal legislation or executive actions could enforce the cap.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed capping California's state fuel tax to relieve high gas prices.
In an interview, he said the cap could reduce prices to about $2.50 per gallon, far below the current average of $4.23.
Trump criticized California's gas taxes, which total 71 cents per gallon.
He suggested that federal legislation or executive actions could enforce the cap.