California Approves SB795 to Allow Higher-Ethanol Gasoline, Aiming to Cut Pump Prices

California Governor Newsom confirmed approval of SB795, which permits the sale of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend at all pumps, expanding fuel options for drivers. A UC Berkeley study estimates this could reduce gasoline prices by up to 20 cents per gallon, though actual savings depend on market conditions and infrastructure readiness. This marks a notable state-level policy shift in fuel regulation, potentially influencing retail fuel prices and ethanol demand.