California Gas Tax Increase 2025 Update. In one of its most controversial decisions, california’s air board voted tonight to revamp a key climate change program, which could increase gas prices in a state already. California's air resources board has voted friday night to change fuel standards to reduce emissions and improve air quality, which would increase the price of gas up to 65 cents more per.

Gavin newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices. California drivers may see gas prices climb next year after state regulators voted to toughen fuel standards in an effort to cut pollution and reliance on fossil fuel.