Instead of addressing the hostile policies pushing refineries out of business, California is increasingly turning to foreign fuel suppliers who don’t employ local workers or pay local taxes.
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.
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.
Instead of addressing the hostile policies pushing refineries out of business, California is increasingly turning to foreign fuel suppliers who don’t employ local workers or pay local taxes.