California gas tax set to rise Wednesday, remaining highest in US
California's gas tax will rise by 2.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon on Wednesday, maintaining its status as the highest fuel tax rate in the country.
California's gas tax will rise by 2.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon on Wednesday, maintaining its status as the highest fuel tax rate in the country.
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