By Rob Nikolewski in The San Diego Union Tribune

February 23, 2016

California drivers will pay 2.2 cents less per gallon of gasoline, starting in July, after a divided Board of Equalization voted to cut the excise tax.

“Lowering the rate is the right thing to do and I’m sure Californians will welcome this reduction,” board vice chair George Runner said in a statement after the agency voted 3-2 to pass the reduction that was recommended by BOE staff.

The current rate is 30 cents per gallon and will stay in effect until June 30. The lower rate will go down to 27.8 cents a gallon once the new fiscal year starts.

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