Candidates On The Gas Tax

"When asked about calls from Republicans to suspend the gas tax, Dahle explained how increased transportation costs drive up the price of food and other goods and argued that pausing the gas tax would be “the fastest way you can actually help drive down inflation.”

"Newsom cited energy experts who say California’s taxes and requirements for cleaner burning (but more expensive) gasoline do not account for the wide price difference from the national average."

https://www.capradio.org/articles/2022/10/23/key-takeaways-from-newsom-and-dahles-only-california-governors-debate/