Foreign Producers are Reaping the Rewards of California’s Energy Shutdown

Failing policies have led to a 43% decline in local oil production under Governor Newsom, forcing the state to rely on an expensive foreign oil supply chain for basic energy needs.

Maritime Attacks Raise Alarm as California Moves Toward Complete Dependence on Imported Oil >

Analysts say the continued unrest could upend international commerce at a time when the Golden State is becoming more dependent on foreign oil imports for basic energy needs.

TAGS: Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Jan 16, 2024

ICYMI: Consumer Watchdog’s Faulty Alert Narrative Displays Energy Ignorance >

The group ignores how relying fully on oil imports would require port upgrades and refinery modifications that would cost consumers billions.

TAGS: Affordability, Fact Checks, Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown

Oct 02, 2023

Newsom Ignores Transition Plan, Pushes California Toward Full Dependence on Foreign Oil >

Experts agree the governor’s reckless shutdown agenda will extend the state’s reliance on volatile foreign energy markets and harm low-income Californians the most.

TAGS: Affordability, Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Sep 26, 2023

Why Does Governor Newsom Like Foreign Oil More Than Local Production? >

Foreign oil imports are up, and in-state production is down: Newsom’s policies force California to increasingly rely on overseas regimes to meet basic energy needs.

TAGS: Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown

Sep 21, 2023

State Energy Demand Forecasts Have Bad News for Newsom’s Anti-Oil Agenda >

The governor has moved aggressively to shut down oil production, but government forecasts show the state will still need 11.5 billion gallons of gas and diesel in 2035.

TAGS: Affordability, Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Sep 19, 2023

California Oil Consumption is Going Up, Not Down >

State data confirms demand for oil and gas is increasing in the Golden State, dealing a harsh dose of reality to Governor Newsom’s energy transition narrative.

TAGS: Affordability, Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Aug 29, 2023

New CEI Ad: Isolated Energy Market Creates Vulnerabilities for California >

With no pipeline connections to the lower-48, California is an “energy island” that must either produce the oil it needs in-state or import it on tankers from overseas.

TAGS: Affordability, Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply, Strongest Regulations in the World

May 01, 2023

Newsom Ignores Scientific Consensus on Future Need for Oil >

State, federal, and academic experts agree that California will maintain high demand for oil over the next three decades. The governor’s policies disregard their projections.

TAGS: Affordability, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Apr 27, 2023

Newsom’s Production Cuts Help Put OPEC in the Driver’s Seat on Gas Prices >

Policies curbing domestic oil production cede influence over energy markets and fuel costs to foreign regimes.

TAGS: Affordability, Foreign Oil, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

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