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Gov Newsom claims Big Oil is to blame
for high gas prices, but new report blames
climate policies

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Posted By: Beardo, 10/6/2024 11:04:37 AM

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has continuously denied that the state’s policies have anything to do with sky-high gas prices the state's residents pay, arguing that it’s “Big Oil” driving up gasoline prices. But a new study shows policies have added as much as $1.91 per gallon to what Californians pay at the pump. According to AAA, Americans on Saturday were paying on average $3.177 a gallon for gasoline. Californians were paying $4.676 per gallon on average. The gap can vary. A year ago, the average national price was $3.814 per gallon, while Californians were paying $6.059 per gallon.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: red1066 10/6/2024 11:08:57 AM (No. 1808528)
Canceling contracts to drill on federal land has increased oil prices.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: RobertJ984 10/6/2024 11:37:45 AM (No. 1808537)
Then wave your magic wand, and lower the prices
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Dipi 10/6/2024 11:39:40 AM (No. 1808538)
This turkey knows his government is responsible for the high gas prices with all their stupid rules and regulations; no other reason.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: itsonlyme 10/6/2024 12:07:52 PM (No. 1808552)
Many low information votes, through the aid of an interpreter, will blame DJT.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Starboard_side 10/6/2024 12:09:45 PM (No. 1808554)
He's so full of Schiff and he's simply trying to fool the gullible Democrat voters who seem to buy this each election cycle. He knows that CA has not built a new refinery in over 40 years. When the Richmond fire happened and Chevron wanted to expand the capacity during the rebuild, they were fought tooth and nail by the City of Richmond and the bevy of environmental groups. They've also been hostile to the bounty of oil and natural gasoline in the State and off shore since 1968 despite this being a tremendous source of revenues and high paying jobs. Instead the state has simply decided to import the oil it needs, mostly from foreign countries. Then, they have a special blend only found in CA so they can't bring any supply from other states which has isolated the options. The state recently pushed a ballot measure that increased the gasoline tax with the intention of helping to build the crumbling infrastructure but little has been done for the actual roads. I'm sure salary increases, expanded benefits and pensions were fulfilled instead.
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Reply 6 - Posted by: stablemoney 10/6/2024 12:12:20 PM (No. 1808557)
Not to worry, Gov., Ca. is going all electric.
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Reply 7 - Posted by: Ashley Brenton 10/6/2024 12:49:06 PM (No. 1808570)
Neat trick Big Oil pulled to make gasoline more expensive in California, but less so in the rest of CONUS.
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Reply 8 - Posted by: Krause 10/6/2024 2:09:17 PM (No. 1808609)
Aren’t prices high on everything in California?
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Reply 9 - Posted by: Roscoelewis 10/6/2024 2:58:13 PM (No. 1808633)
There are a bunch of really, really, really, stupid and ignorant people in California.
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Reply 10 - Posted by: earlybird 10/6/2024 3:18:45 PM (No. 1808639)
It has been common knowledge in California for a long long time that our gas costs us more because of all the regulations.
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Reply 11 - Posted by: DVC 10/6/2024 5:10:42 PM (No. 1808674)
Newsom is a liar and a fool. Gas is higher in California because of California's crazy "green" laws.
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Reply 12 - Posted by: JimBob 10/6/2024 7:54:14 PM (No. 1808747)
KonnieFormia should thank Big Oil that they have ANY fuel at all.
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Reply 13 - Posted by: mifla 10/7/2024 4:38:10 AM (No. 1808846)
When you reduce supply without reducing demand, prices go up. Hope that helps, Gavin.
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