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Amid soaring gas prices, California State Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to take action to reduce gas prices.

Lawmakers sent a letter on Monday urging the governor to issue a full moratorium on the gasoline-excise tax. They say this would reduce the cost of gasoline by more than 50 cents per gallon.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on March 15, 2022.