The governor’s refinery tax scheme and false price gouging narratives received heavy criticism from experts at their debut hearing.

Experts and legislators criticized the governor’s incomplete refinery tax proposal at its debut hearing.

Governor Newsom’s policies shun traditional fuels that the economy still needs, leaving families and businesses vulnerable to supply shocks and price volatility.

A new analysis finds state energy policies will raise costs, slow job growth, and increase income inequality. Sacramento has ignored such warnings in the past.

Amid false claims and gaslighting, the TV spot points to government data showing the state has cut oil production 25%, leading to more foreign imports and higher gas prices.

Governor Newsom’s failing policies have led to high costs and heavy dependence on foreign oil for basic energy needs. Sacramento must change course in the new year.

Governor Newsom and Sacramento policymakers aren’t leading an energy transition. They’re letting consumers and businesses suffer under politicized energy chaos.

Economists are worried the governor’s new refinery profit cap and tax scheme could lead to major fuel shortages like the ones seen five decades ago.

Gas prices are high because oil supply and refining can’t keep up with demand. Raising taxes on oil companies will only discourage production, making matters worse.