Drilling Down on Gas Prices |
There’s a good chance that if you’re filling up your car today, you’re paying the lowest price in four years. According to December AAA data, the national average gas price is about $2.90 per gallon—marking the first time it has fallen below $3 since 2021.
Despite this decline, a Fox News poll found that 54% of registered voters still believe gas prices have “increased a lot” or “increased a little” compared to a year ago.
Why does gas still feel costly for so many Americans? In large part, Democrats’ aggressive green energy policies are causing gas prices to remain elevated in many states.
In an effort to discourage the use of fossil fuels, many Democrat-run states have imposed costly state gas taxes.
California, Illinois, and Washington have some of the highest state gas taxes in the nation. California’s state gas tax........