On Monday, Gov. Newsom's office is pushing a plan to put a cap on profits for the oil industry. Drivers now say that even though gas prices are down from where they were earlier this year, they want them to go even lower. A watchdog group is pushing
The special session will focus on reducing gas price spikes at the pump. "The entire Assembly caucus is committed to working with the governor to make sure that we're lowering gas prices and addressing energy affordability in the state," Zbur said. "It's something we need t...
After indicating Thursday that he was considering calling a special session, Governor Gavin Newsom made it official Friday. “Gas prices are too high. Time to enact a windfall profits tax directly on oil companies that are ripping you off at the pump," Newsom said in a statement. Average ga...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that oil refineries could start selling more polluting winter-blend gasoline ahead of schedule to ease soaring fuel prices, directly contradicting his own goals for reducing clim
“For me, this special session has been about ensuring that gas prices are going down,” said Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Perris). “And certainly, if CARB is creating regulations that will increase gas prices, we’re going to have to take a look at that and see if we have to r...
Committee chair, Senator Steven Bradford, noted that a special advisory committee established through the last special session on gas prices has yet to materialize because Newsom’s administration has yet to appoint anyone. Bradford also noted that the CEC is three months ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking, marking the Democrat's latest move in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.
Gas prices have come down considerably since last September, above. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) “Next year,” of course, is Newsom’s second to last year as governor before he’s termed out. “Beyond” begins in 2026, his last year in office. Wh...
CalMatters explores Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to control gas prices and why the area refiners say there are problems with the idea.
The governor's attempt to manage gas prices as California transitions away from petroleum is alarming neighboring states.