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,

New regulations aimed toward limiting the carbon intensity in fuels in California could curb the state’s ongoing drop in gas prices. According to the Los Angeles Times, the California Air Resources Board approved the new measures in a 12-2 vote.