Watch: California’s High Gas Taxes Still Haven’t Fixed Its Roadways

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By CalMatters

Published 5 months ago on

June 3, 2024

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Despite paying direct and indirect taxes on fuel three times the national average, California’s motorists continue to drive on roads that are subpar compared to those in other states. (Shutterstock)

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Despite paying direct and indirect taxes on fuel three times the national average, California’s motorists continue to drive on roadways that are subpar compared to those in other states.

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Despite paying direct and indirect taxes on fuel three times the national average, California’s motorists continue to drive on roads that are subpar compared to those in other states. (Shutterstock)

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