California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing a plan to direct road funds to a struggling oil refinery, presenting it as a cleaner jet fuel initiative. UC Berkeley economists warn this could raise California gas prices. The plan is set for a final legislative hearing on Thursday. While it has support from lawmakers and labor groups for preserving jobs and aiding climate goals, it faces criticism from oil industry reps, analysts, and environmentalists. Critics argue it diverts funds from cleaner alternatives like mass transit. Phillips 66 is a key player, having converted its refinery to biofuels.