California drivers are once again facing rising gasoline prices just as the summer driving season begins. Gas Tax Hits New High On July 1, the state gas excise tax increased from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon,

As of Tuesday afternoon, California's average is $4.58 per gallon, less than the average from more than a week ago of $4.65 per gallon, or from a month ago at $4.78 per gallon, according to data from the American Automobile Association.

California is seeing the lowest July gas prices in three years, the governor's office said on Thursday, one day before the July 4 holiday.