Governor Newsom’s energy policies have cost the state 75 million barrels of oil production – equivalent to over 42% of the emergency stockpile releases under President Biden.

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.

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.

Energy companies can provide the oil and gas we need to ease prices in the near term while supporting cleaner technologies in the long run – if only policymakers will let them.

Europe’s heavy dependence on foreign energy has left its economy and residents vulnerable to supply interruptions in an unstable world. Californians should take note.

Governor Newsom continues to limit oil and gas production, making Californians more dependent on unreliable foreign oil for basic needs well beyond transportation fuels.