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

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

Gas prices could soon rise as California aims to reach carbon emission goals in a state already dealing with some of the country's highest costs at the pump.

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.