Utahns pay more for gas. Here’s the plan to fix it.
About this episode
Rep. Cal Roberts discusses the reasons behind high gas prices in Utah and legislative plans to address them.
In this episode of House Rules, Rep. Cal Roberts breaks down why Utah drivers continue to pay more for gas than neighboring states and what lawmakers are doing about it. Utah refines more fuel than it consumes; yet, prices remain higher due to regional market dynamics and refinery incentives that pull fuel to higher-priced West Coast states. The Legislature plans to lower the gas tax and negotiate a better deal for Utahns by reexamining existing tax breaks and exemptions for refineries. The g...
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