After Battering Oil/Gas Industry, Gavin Newsom Wants California Oil Refineries to Stay Open – California Globe

After Battering Oil/Gas Industry, Gavin Newsom Wants California Oil Refineries to Stay Open – California Globe

In 1988, the state of California only imported about 4.5% of all the oil that we consumed in our state. By 2020 we were importing over 70%. California Democrats’ war on the oil and gas industry is working, but not for the people. In his latest about-face, pivot, flip flop, or career saving move, Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday directed state officials to increase efforts to guarantee reliable fuel supplies for the nation’s biggest auto market, pr…

Despite Villainizing Oil For Years, Gov. Newsom Now Wants Refineries To Stay Open

After years of targeting oil, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state officials to ensure refineries stay open to protect California’s fuel supply. ​ Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has directed state officials to help oil refineries stay open in the state despite years of “demonizing” the industry. [emphasis, links added] Newsom directed state officials to guarantee a reliable fuel supply for the nation’s largest auto market. This action comes just days aft…