Newsom Wants Quick Help for Californians Facing High Gas Prices

April 8, 2022, 9:35 PM UTC

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking lawmakers to accelerate his plans for a package of tax cuts, refunds, and subsidies to give consumers and businesses relief from high gas prices.

The Democratic governor released more details of his relief proposal Friday along with a request for lawmakers to take action before May 15—when he must release his revised budget plan for the next fiscal year—rather than waiting to include it in an overall spending plan that would take effect July 1.

The package includes $400 refunds to personal car and truck owners, with a maximum of $800 for up to ...

Learn more about Bloomberg Tax or Log In to keep reading:

See Breaking News in Context

From research to software to news, find what you need to stay ahead.

Already a subscriber?

Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.