Why California Pays A Weather Tax On Gas And Cars

About this episode

The episode discusses California's high gas prices and the concept of a weather tax with auto journalist Jack Nerad.

Gas at $6.50 a gallon changes the mood of any car conversation fast, and it kicks off a wide ranging hang with auto journalist Jack Nerad as we compare California’s pump prices with the rest of the country and unpack the idea of a coastal “weather tax.” We talk about why the Golden State stays irresistible to visit even when the politics, taxes, and cost of living feel like a constant headwind, and what those pressures mean for everyday drivers. From there, we get into the good stuff: what’s...

People in this episode

Hosts: Don Armstrong, Michael Marrs, Jeff Dziekan

Guest: Jack Nerad

Topics covered

• gas prices
• California
• weather tax
• automotive journalism
• cost of living
• driving experience

Keywords

• gas prices
• California
• weather tax
• automotive
• cost of living
• Jack Nerad

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California, Golden State

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