Newsom’s Shutdown Crusade Could Disrupt California’s Gasoline Supply Chain

Declining in-state production means more foreign oil tankers coming to California ports, but the Golden State may not have the infrastructure to meet gasoline demand with imported crude.

Four Things Newsom Could Learn from the Energy Commission’s Fuels Assessment >

A new state government report provides a much-needed reality check for the governor’s fanciful energy talking points.

TAGS: Affordability, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Oct 01, 2024

Newsom Continues Gas Price Charade with Shortsighted Storage Proposal >

The governor called a special session to push policies that his own government says could cause shortages and raise prices at the pump.

TAGS: Affordability, Production Shutdown, Reliability of Energy Supply

Jun 20, 2024

As U.S. Pursues Energy Independence, California Prefers Foreign Oil >

J.P. Morgan analysts say the U.S. has “achieved energy independence for the first time in 40 years.” Meanwhile, California has chosen the opposite path.

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

Jun 18, 2024

Now, The Fun Part: California Climate Plans Collide With Implementation Realities >

Policymakers are realizing that changing how the world’s fifth-largest economy produces and consumes energy is a massively complicated undertaking – and costs a lot of money.

TAGS: Affordability, Oil and Gas Make Your Day Possible, Reliability of Energy Supply

Apr 03, 2024

Rejecting Experts and Government Data, LA Times Joins Newsom’s Gas Price Scapegoating Act >

What was once California’s most respected newspaper now amplifies attacks against oil companies.

TAGS: Affordability, Fact Checks, Reliability of Energy Supply

Jan 18, 2024

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

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 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

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