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Newsom tweeting in outrage at rising gas prices soon after signing gas tax hikes is interesting. Aren’t higher gas prices good for the environment and one of th

• option 7y ago
  I am a CA voter and I do think gas prices should be twice what they are now (e.g. more like western europe). Of course, a change like that should be gradual but steady
• bsder 7y ago
  Well, it's not clear that California isn't getting gouged right now. Saudi oil production is down, and the California refiners have jacked the price out of proportion, IMHO. Personally, I'm quite happy that gas is expensive and hope it gets even moreso. Anything which accelerates California getting off of oil is a good thing. I just wish the increases were gradual and continuous so that they are expenses that can be planned for rather than sudden surprise shocks.
• saboot 7y ago
  No, the outrage is that accounting for gas taxes, the price of gas is still higher than what market analysis would predict. Newsom is studying why (eg price coordination). Most voters supportive of the gas tax, including myself, voted because the revenue is improving road infrastructure and commutes. Until electric cars are available for low income people I don't really care much for statements implying we should actively looking to increase gas prices for the sake of doing so.
  • Gibbon1 7y ago
    California has programs provide grants and financing for low income drivers to by new and used EV's (and hybrids as well). https://cleanvehiclegrants.org/ https://cleanvehiclegrants.org/