Rep. Baumgartner calls on Governor Ferguson to temporarily halt Climate Commitment Act to lower gas prices

SPOKANE, Wash. — Congressman Michael Baumgartner called on Governor Bob Ferguson and state leaders on Monday to temporarily halt Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) with the goal of lowering gas prices at the pumps. 

”Citing the skyrocketing crude oil prices caused by Iran’s hostile interference with international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, Congressman Baumgartner called on state leaders to temporarily halt the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which currently adds an estimated 40 to 50 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas,” according to a press release from Baumgartner’s office. 

The CCA was singed into law by Governor Jay Inslee in 2021. 

Gas prices have continued to rise nationwide along with tensions in the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel issued joint strikes resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei. AAA reports some of the highest gas prices in Washington state and along the west coast. 

”Washingtonians are not just paying the price for Iran’s rogue behavior; they are paying a heavy premium driven by state policy,” Baumgartner said. 

NonStop Local reached out to Governor Ferguson’s office for comment and have not yet received a response. Article originally published March 9, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.