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

As California aggressively pursues its decarbonization goals, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been central in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing cleaner energy. However, the latest

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

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 following a 12-hour meeting on Friday,

Experts don’t know how much gas prices may rise from the revised California climate program, which tightens standards and gives incentives for low-carbon fuels. The board ordered an annual review of the cost impacts.

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.