Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to combat rising gas prices in California soon after state lawmakers passed legislation in a special session.

The average price for regular unleaded gas in the state was about $4.68 per gallon as of Monday, compared to the national average of $3.20, according to AAA.

Surrounded by legislative backers, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that he says will end gas price hikes and stop the oil industry from gouging people at the pump. Newsom signed the bill during a press conference less than an hour after the State Assembly in a special session Monday approved the measure with a 42-16 vote.