Democrats Look To Stabilize Gas Prices

A group of Democratic state senators have proposed a bill that they hope will stabilize gas prices in the state. But some environmental groups are pushing back.

California only uses a lower-emissions gasoline mixture that is unique to the state. This blend has been used for decades as a way to cut back on car emissions. This bill could change that. Among its proposals is one that would allow the state to use other, less emissions-efficient gasoline blends.

Senator Jerry McNerney is one of the legislators who introduced the bill. He sees it as an important measure to pass before two in-state oil refineries shut down next year. “We only have a limited number in California now. And if one of those refinery shuts down, we’ll see an extreme shortage and gas prices will spike,” he said.

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