Chevron Places Signs at California Stations Blaming State Policies for High Gas Prices

Chevron has installed signs at its California gas stations stating that state policies are responsible for the state's high gasoline prices. The signs, paid for by the company, appear at pumps across the state and are visible to drivers ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

The signs read "Sacramento policies did this. " One sign states that nearly 25 percent of gas money goes to state taxes and fees, while another notes that California has the highest gas taxes and fees in the United States.

143 per gallon, according to AAA. 564 per gallon. 38 higher than at the same time last year. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen confirmed that the company created and deployed the signs. Allen said the signs aim to show how environmental fees, taxes, and regulations add to the cost of living in California.

Several major oil refineries in California have closed or begun closing in recent years. Drivers in the state pay a combination of higher state excise and sales taxes plus fees tied to climate programs that are unique to California. Chevron has used similar signs for months to highlight costs such as an excise tax above 60 cents per gallon, cap-and-trade fees, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard expenses.