Californians could be set to receive a tax rebate in an effort to combat the soaring cost of fuel in the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom has said. Speaking at his annual State of the State address on March 8, the governor said he is working with lawmakers to give money back to taxpayers to offset record-high gas prices in the golden state, which are among the highest in the United States. “Look, no one’s naive about the moment we’re living in with high gas prices and the geopolitical uncertainty that’s fueling them,” Newsom said. “In January we proposed to pause the gas tax increase. Now, it’s clear we must go further.” “That’s why—working with Legislative leadership—I’ll be submitting a proposal to put money back in the pockets of Californians, to address rising gas prices.” The governor did not elaborate further on the ins and outs of the proposal and how, exactly, it …