Regulators say the changes are essential to reducing carbon emissions. But political leaders in both parties are worried that gas prices could further increase.

The California Air Resources Board voted to amend a carbon-reduction program without disclosing how much it will raise gas prices in the state.

California drivers may see gas prices climb next year after state regulators voted to toughen fuel standards in an effort to cut pollution and reliance on fossil fuel. The updated standards approved Friday by the California Air Resources Board set new goals for slashing emissions from fuel by 30% by 2030 and 90% by 2045.

Last week, the California Air Resources Board voted to amend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which requires fuel producers exceeding carbon targets to buy credits from low- or zero-carbon suppliers

California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state’s carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred

In a vote scheduled for Friday, the California Air Resources Board is expected to set stricter carbon intensity targets across the state for transportation fuels.

Dean Florez, member of the California Air Resources Board, discusses how a recent vote by the panel will affect the state's goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2025 and how those efforts may affect gas prices.

CARB approved new rules last week that critics say reward polluting biofuels, shortchange EVs, and could cause gasoline prices to spike.