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

The Bee did not refute any of the data used and ignored the bigger picture on how foreign oil imports mean higher gas prices for working families.

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.

The governor’s narratives on oil companies and gas prices are laced with false claims. We set the record straight on three of the most egregious.

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.

The governor’s profit penalty (tax) scheme would disincentivize badly needed refining output. Economists say that could raise prices and bring back long lines at gas stations due to fuel shortages.

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.