California drivers may soon see a surge in gas prices after state regulators approved tougher policies for reaching the Golden State's climate initiatives.

California air quality regulators late Friday approved tougher rules to encourage use of lower-carbon fuels, overriding objections that the action would lead to higher gasoline prices for motorists.On an 12-to-2 vote,

On Friday, the California Air Resources Board voted to revamp its climate change program which is estimated to increase gas prices as high as 65 cents.