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California Gas Tax Cut Proposal Sparks Political Showdown

2/11/2026

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Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley plans to introduce a California bill to cut the state's gas tax by threatening to withhold federal funding from states with gas taxes above 50 cents per gallon.
California's gas tax is currently nearly 71 cents per gallon, contributing to gas prices around $1.50 higher than the national average.
Democrats are exploring a mileage-based tax, with Democrat Lori Wilson's bill advancing for further study.

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Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley plans to introduce a California bill to cut the state's gas tax by threatening to withhold federal funding from states with gas taxes above 50 cents per gallon.
California's gas tax is currently nearly 71 cents per gallon, contributing to gas prices around $1.50 higher than the national average.
Democrats are exploring a mileage-based tax, with Democrat Lori Wilson's bill advancing for further study.