Republicans urge air board to delay vote on new policies that could lead to gasoline price hikes

Republican lawmakers are pushing California's regulatory body to delay a vote on environmental policies that could increase gasoline prices by nearly 50 cents a gallon, urging transparency.

The California Air Resources Board's upcoming vote on carbon-market amendments is expected to lead to increased gasoline prices. Despite claims it won't hike prices directly, estimates suggest a potential rise of 47 cents to even 65 cents per gallon.

Opposition from consumers and lawmakers is strong, as Republicans argue that the California Air Resources Board must fully disclose the economic impacts of its environmental initiatives to gain public support.

Legislators highlighted the importance of balancing environmental efforts with economic realities, asserting that increased fuel costs could lead to public dissent against carbon-reduction initiatives.

Read at Los Angeles Times