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.

The governor’s policies sacrifice energy security and reliability, leaving the state vulnerable to supply shortages and price spikes.

Heavy dependence on foreign energy has left Europe vulnerable to supply shortfalls and price volatility. Governor Newsom is following the same energy policy playbook in California.

More oil is needed to balance supply and demand, but California production is down more than 22% under Governor Newsom’s policies.

After repeatedly being warned that his policies would lead to supply shortages and higher costs, the Governor points fingers when gas prices spike.

If Governor Newsom actually cared about science-based energy policies, he wouldn’t be pushing legislators to unilaterally shut down oil production on a whim.

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.

Concerns about rising costs and foreign oil dependence are at a fever pitch, complicating Governor Newsom’s latest attempt to shut down oil and gas production.

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