Since July 1 gasoline in California will be the most expensive in the US

When the new gasoline tax goes into effect on July 1, every gallon of fuel in California will rise in price by 3,7 cents, making the state the most expensive gasoline in the country.

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According to President Consumer Watchdog Jaime Kort, despite the fact that the new gas tax in 10 years can bring more than 50 billions of dollars for much-needed road repairs, infrastructure upgrades and transit, a check for gasoline should not become a stumbling block for the consumer. ABC7.

“When the tax increase was passed, I got the feeling that it would have been worth paying for it out of excess refinery profits,” he said.

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California motorists pay about $ 1,20 more per gallon than the average other US residents. The state energy commission reports that the difference is related to more stringent standards and environmental regulations. Court claims otherwise.

“The state of California is currently looking into the high cost of gasoline... I know what it is because I look at refinery profit reports. This is misleading. When refineries make more money from California gasoline than anywhere else in the rest of the country, we know those profits are linked to extortion,” Cort added.

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Court said he is working with the governor’s office to try to curb the appetites of the oil companies that provide consumers with gasoline.

“We are an isolated market. We have five refineries that control 90% of the gasoline in this state in terms of its production, and control 80% of the retail gas stations in Southern California,” he added.

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