California drivers will pay more at the pump starting Wednesday as the state’s gas tax increases by 2.2 cents per gallon, bringing the rate to 63.4 cents — the highest in the country.
The tax was established in 2017 as the Road Repair and Accountability Act (Senate Bill 1) to support road maintenance and other infrastructure projects. It increases every year, adjusted for inflation.
The hike comes as prices at the pump have been declining, according to AAA. Gas in San Diego County was sitting at $5.51 a gallon to start the week — about 56 cents cheaper than a month ago ($6.07), but still 87 cents more expensive than a year ago ($4.64)…