California drivers will soon pay even more to fill up their tanks as the state’s gas tax increases again on July 1.
The excise tax on gasoline will rise by 2.2 cents, bringing California’s gas tax to 63.4 cents per gallon. The increase applies only to the state’s excise tax and is separate from federal taxes and sales taxes already included in the price drivers pay at the pump.
As of Sunday, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in San Diego County was about $5.52, while the statewide average stood at $5.46, according to AAA. Although prices have fallen roughly 50 cents over the past month, California continues to have some of the highest gas prices in the country…