State Sen. Juan Vargas, who is also running for Congress, recently told KBNT Univision that San Diegans pay a small amount of taxes — about 10 percent — on gas compared with the total cost.

In this Fact Check TV, our Scott Lewis assesses Vargas’ claim and breaks down the taxes San Diegans pay on each gallon of gas.

View more videos at: http://nbcsandiego.com.

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Lisa Halverstadt is the newest reporter at Voice of San Diego. Know of something she should check out? You can contact her directly at lisa.halverstadt@voiceofsandiego.org or 619.325.0528.

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Lisa is a senior investigative reporter who digs into some of San Diego's biggest challenges including homelessness, city real estate debacles, the region's...

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