LOS ANGELES (KNX) — Every California taxpayer could soon see a $400 rebate from the state to help offset the record-high gas prices happening across the nation. Eleven democratic state assembly members are expected to announce the rebate Thursday.
While the rebate is designed to help alleviate the costs of gasoline, it won’t be limited to just Californians with cars. Every taxpayer in the state will get a check — even if they don’t have a registered vehicle. The program is expected to cost $9 billion of the state's budget surplus, according to ABC 10 in Sacramento.
A refund was first hinted at last week, when in his State of the State Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was working with state legislators to develop a proposal that would put money back in Californian pockets.
He also made it clear that he was not encouraging the use of fossil fuels, and that California continues its mission to promote clean energy.
The rebate proposal comes as Los Angeles' average for a gallon of regular gasoline hits $5.877 — about $0.10 higher than the state average of $5.77.
Some of the highest prices in the state have been recorded in the following areas, according to AAA.
San Luis Obispo / Atascadero / Paso Robles: $5.935
Napa: $5.918
San Rafael: $5.894
San Francisco: $5.883
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