Newsom still opposes gas tax holiday in California as prices soar. Here’s why

Amid soaring gas prices following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, proposals to suspend California’s gas taxes are getting a no-go from Gov. Gavin Newsom.California has the highest gas tax in the nation at 61.2 cents per gallon, The Sacramento Bee previously reported. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California reached about $6.16 on Monday, May 11. Prices have climbed about $1.50 per gallon in the state since the Iran war began.President Donald Trump on Monday said he plans to suspend the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon...