Governor Gavin Newsom of California proposed a gas rebate that could return $400 to registered vehicle owners.
With the soaring gas prices across the country, this new $11 billion proposal would be helpful for civilians to manage their costs.
A breakdown of the proposal
The relief proposal focuses on addressing the high rates determined for fuels that the public struggles to face.
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$9 billion for a gas rebate to provide $400 debit cards to registered vehicle owners; up to two vehicles per person.
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$750 million was allocated for free public transit for the state of California for three months.
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$600 million to halt a part of the diesel tax rate for a year. This pauses the sales tax increase amid inflation of diesel in California.
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$523 million for the hold of inflammatory adjustments for gas and diesel tax rates. This would halt the increase in the state's gas tax rate, scheduled this summer.
Governor Newsom has a big challenge ahead of him as he is likely to discuss the relief package with the legislature soon. If approved, Californians will receive the proposed payments and privileges by July.
