California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected calls for a temporary gas tax holiday despite fuel prices in the state climbing above $6 a gallon, intensifying frustration among drivers already grappling with the rising cost of living. As of Friday, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in California stood at $6.16, according to AAA data , making it the only U.S. state with average prices above $6. Nationwide, the average price was $4.54 per gallon. Under Newsom, California has maintained