Today California raised gas taxes another nickel. You pay a 22% tax on every gallon

Gasoline taxes in California

30 cents — State gas tax

18.4 cents — Federal gas tax

17.3 cents — Variable state gas tax

8.4 cents — 2.25% sales tax*

3.6 cents— Average local sales taxes

2.0 cents — Underground storage tank fee

79.7 cents ­— TOTAL

* based on average price of $3.75 a gallon

Source: Metropolitan Transportation Commission