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Newsom’s War On Oil Could Send California Gas Prices To $9, Analyst Warns
« on: May 10, 2025, 07:15:51 am »
Newsom’s War On Oil Could Send California Gas Prices To $9, Analyst Warns
Gov. Newsom has demonized the oil industry for years, blaming it for high gas prices instead of his policies.
by Joel B. Pollak  May 09, 2025, 12:27 PM 
 
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s hostility to the oil industry could lead to the closure of local refineries, which, in turn, could push gas prices past $6 per gallon, or even $9 per gallon, a local analyst has warned. [emphasis, links added]


Local ABC affiliate KABC-7 reported:

The Phillips 66 Refinery in Los Angeles could close by the end of this year, which would send prices skyrocketing above $6, according to USC Professor Michael Mische.

Mische added that if the Valero Refinery in the Bay Area closes by the end of next year, that could send gas prices soaring close to $9 a gallon.

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In response to the expected closures, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson told KFMB-TV that the governor has directed the state to intensify collaboration with refineries to maintain a stable and affordable gasoline supply.

CalMatters.org had warned in April of the closure of the two refineries:

https://climatechangedispatch.com/newsoms-war-on-oil-could-send-california-gas-prices-to-9-analyst-warns/
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Re: Newsom’s War On Oil Could Send California Gas Prices To $9, Analyst Warns
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2025, 07:16:58 am »
NEWSOM FOR PRESIDENT!  DEMOCRAT!
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Re: Newsom’s War On Oil Could Send California Gas Prices To $9, Analyst Warns
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2025, 07:18:40 am »
Is $9 or $10 a gallon too much to ask from Californites to save the earth and rid it of Big Oil?
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Re: Newsom’s War On Oil Could Send California Gas Prices To $9, Analyst Warns
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2025, 01:10:33 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on May 10, 2025, 07:18:40 am
Is $9 or $10 a gallon too much to ask from Californites to save the earth and rid it of Big Oil?
YES!
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