OLYMPIA, Wash. – Lawmakers are considering stricter carbon standards for fuels used in cars and trucks. …
Similar to the Climate Commitment Act, Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard sets targets over time to reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels, with a marketplace of credits and deficits for fuel producers who are below and above the standards. …
GasBuddy data shows Washington has the third-highest average gas prices in the country, with prices in the state consistently above the national average over the last two years. And tariff threats encompassing Canadian oil would not help prices at all.
The Western States Petroleum Association said Washington tax and program costs, like the Climate Commitment Act, already add about a dollar to the price of a gallon of gas. They argue the proposed Clean Fuel Standard change could add on anywhere from four to 25 cents.
“I think it’s really important that you guys take a look about what the fuel affordability is and take responsibility for that – for all of the decisions that you’re making as policy makers for tax and program cost changes,” said Jessica Spiegel, northwest region vice president for WSPA.
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