Newsom Administration’s Willful Ignorance Offers No Reprieve for High Gas Prices

On refinery capacity losses and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Sacramento chooses to pretend all is well. Californians paying ever-higher gas prices surely disagree.

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Declining in-state production means more foreign oil tankers coming to California ports, but the Golden State may not have the infrastructure to meet gasoline demand with imported crude.

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A new state government report provides a much-needed reality check for the governor’s fanciful energy talking points.

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Central Coast

Ventura County Ignores Voters, Renews Attempts to Shut Down Local Oil and Gas

County officials are trying to restrict local energy production despite voters rejecting the idea at the ballot just two months ago.

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Central Valley

No, Kern County Does Not ‘Welcome’ Newsom’s Anti-Oil Agenda

A Politico article ignores how Kern County has long fought to maintain local oil production as Newsom’s policies push the state to rely heavily on foreign imports.

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Los Angeles

Energy Shutdown Advocates Ignore Dependence and Affordability Concerns in Los Angeles

Eliminating oil production won’t lower demand for oil. Rather, it will raise costs and make Californians more reliant on foreign regimes for basic energy needs.

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Statewide

Newsom’s Shutdown Crusade Could Disrupt California’s Gasoline Supply Chain

Declining in-state production means more foreign oil tankers coming to California ports, but the Golden State may not have the infrastructure to meet gasoline demand with imported crude.

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