In a 350-500 word post, please write a response to one or more of the following articles about gas prices and energy policy in California.
You can learn about the state’s energy profile here: https://www.eia.gov/state/print.php?sid=CA#:~:text=California%20is%20the%20largest%20consumer,motor%20gasoline%20consumption%20in%202020.
What policy or policies do you think the State of California should adopt as Californians face record-high gas prices?: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/598655-taxes-mystery-surcharge-intensify-californians-pain-at-the-pump/
Consider how these policies might comport or conflict with the state’s goal to phase out gas-powered cars. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/23/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in-californias-fight-against-climate-change/
Democrats propose new tax on gas suppliers in California: https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2022/03/california-gas-tax-democrats/
Republicans propose suspending the state’s gas tax: https://www.abc10.com/article/traffic/gas-prices/california-republican-gas-tax-suspension/103-b499114e-b337-4404-aba6-c32c55a32561
California $400 gas rebate plan: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-25/california-s-gas-rebate-proposal-for-car-owners-faces-backlash
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