Gas tax increases in July

An additional 2 cents will be added to the state’s gas tax on July 1; Supervisor Desmond, business owners call on other supervisors to urge the state to stop the increase

California’s gas tax will increase by 2 cents on July 1 as mandated by Senate Bill 1. Steve Puterski photo

STATE — Gas taxes and fees may surge over the next 12 months as a 2-cent tax will be added on…