Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

California’s gas prices are currently the highest in the nation as state and federal lawmakers consider bills in response to the costs at the pump. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) announced plans to introduce legislation to push for lower gas prices by withholding certain federal funding from states that impose high gas taxes. The Golden State currently has the highest gas taxes in the country. Drivers pay, on average, $0.91 per gallon in taxes and fees at the pump, which includes a $0.61 per gallon state excise tax, a $0.18 per gallon federal excise tax, a $0.10 per gallon sales tax, and a $0.02 per gallon underground storage tank fee, according to an estimated price breakdown from the California Energy Commission....