[ElkGroveDan]

decrease the state's demand for petroleum-based fuels. This reduction will result in lower fuel prices and increased savings for consumers and businesses dependent on affordable fuels.

Wow. The ignorance is breathtaking. Looks like the greenies were too busy with their cultural awareness courses and self-esteem lectures to have the time for economics.

As demand for gasoline drops, after inventories are depleted the price will go UP as gas stations, delivery trucks and small refiners are forced to go out of business. Less demand, less competition.

[janetgreen]

Wonder if these tailpipe emission standards will be applied to the hordes of Mexican trucks which will soon appear all over California? sarcasm