September 14, 2023
How Regressive Democratic Policies Increased Our Gas Prices
For weeks during the summer of 2023, Washington had the distinction of having the highest gas prices in the nation – competing for the unfortunate honor with California. Prices hovered around $5 a gallon in Washington. And it affected everyone, especially those who can least afford it – the working middle class, people on a fixed income, those who travel long distances for work, and farmers struggling with the cost of producing affordable food. On Aug. 10, 2023, The News Tribune reported more than a third of Washington drivers canceled summer travel plans over high gas prices.
Gov. Inslee is blaming oil companies. He held a news conference on July 20, 2023, along with Democratic lawmakers, to say it’s “the greed and avarice of these oil companies who are still not telling us the truth.” The governor even blamed maintenance of an oil pipeline for the higher prices. Conveniently, however, he left out the real reason Washington is competing for the highest gas prices in the nation.
Here is a link to some FAQs (frequently asked questions) and facts to help you understand Washington’s high gas prices: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov/wa-gas-prices/