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.
As Governor Newsom continues his daily tirades against oil companies, experts are correcting the record with facts explaining how California’s energy policies are causing higher prices at the pump.
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.
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.
The Newsom Administration’s refusal to allow more California oil production leaves consumers and businesses vulnerable to the whims of dictators and global instability.
Citing record energy costs, Kern and Fresno County Supervisors unanimously urge Governor Newsom to curb dependence on foreign oil by producing more in-state.