Gas consumption in California for the 2014-2015 fiscal year was the highest in a decade, according to the Board of Equalization. It was a 2-point-4 percent increase. And Vice Chair George Runner says it’ll likely be even higher for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, with prices having dropped to their lowest levels in years since the fiscal year began on July first…

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The Board says the rise in fuel consumption signals a strengthening state economy, with more Californians finding employment and driving to work…

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But Runner says even with the resulting drop in gas tax revenue, he opposes raising the tax. He says more of the existing revenue should be prioritized for road repairs, instead of public transit.