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California's governor is proposing $11 billion of relief from record gas prices

Gabriela Chirinos places the handle back on the pump after filling her vehicle with gas at a Miami Shell station on Nov. 22, 2021. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would ask state lawmakers to temporarily "zero out" state gas taxes next year.

The price of gas hit a record high earlier this month due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with the current national average at $4.24. In Los Angeles, prices have climbed to $6, according to AAA.

Now, California has joined several other states in looking for ways to cut their residents a break.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday that would give residents a $400 rebate for each car, but no more than two,

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