Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) has launched a petition to rally California residents to demand that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) postpone a vote that could significantly increase gas prices statewide.
“California families are already stretched thin with high gas prices, and the overall high cost of living, that the last thing they need is another hidden hike pushed through without transparency,” said Senator Ochoa Bogh. “This petition is about giving Californians a voice and demanding that CARB provide clear answers about the impact of their policies on the cost of living. We’re calling on CARB to do the right thing—delay this vote until the real costs are fully disclosed to the public. Californians deserve to know exactly what they’re being asked to pay.”
The proposed amendments to CARB’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program could lead to an increase in gas prices by 47 to 85 cents per gallon as early as next year. This vote is scheduled to occur in Riverside, just three days after the November election, with minimal disclosure to the public about the financial impact of these changes on consumers.
The petition urges CARB to delay its vote until it provides full transparency on the anticipated gas price increases resulting from the LCFS amendments. The lack of clear, accessible information on the costs that California families will incur has prompted strong reactions from citizens, lawmakers, and community leaders across the state.
This is an opportunity for Californians to express their concerns and advocate for transparent policy-making processes. The public is encouraged to join the call for a delay in CARB’s vote by signing the petition and urging CARB to disclose the full financial impact on consumer fuel prices before implementing any changes.
CARB has scheduled this pivotal vote just days after the November election, on November 7 and 8, in Riverside. The petitions will be delivered during the CARB hearing.
Background information:
- Lack of Response: Despite a letter signed by 25 Republican legislators requesting a delay in the vote and full transparency regarding fiscal impacts, CARB has yet to provide a formal response.
- Public Statement from CARB: CARB’s chief, Steven Cliff, has stated that the agency does not intend to re-evaluate gas price impacts, focusing instead on broader metrics like economic growth, job creation, and public health.