The gas tax kicks in on July 1st in California and is expected to generate $50 billion for repairs to roads and infrastructure. Consumer Watchdog President argues that these repairs should be paid for by the excess profits of oil refiners that have been gouging Californians for decades. 

Drivers are experiencing the 'Golden State Gouge' as gas prices soar in California. Consumer Watchdog explains that a small number of refiners control the supply of the whole state and use their ability to manipulate prices to up profits at the expense of Californians.

Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court says consumers are being gouged at the pump by big brand gas companies who manipulated prices.

Jamie Court, President of Consumer Watchdog, says that oil companies manipulate pump prices and gouge Californian drivers.