New California Gas Tax Hike Went in Effect On July 1st.

On July 1, California's excise tax on a gallon of gasoline will rise to 51.1 cents.

This automatic increase is due to Senate Bill 1 that was signed into law in 2017 and incrementally raises the fuel excise tax each year to help fund road and bridge repairs. It is an overall 51.1 cents per gallon making California's total state taxes and other charges on gasoline the highest in the country.